Imitation Crab and Pasta Salad

• imitation crabmeat, roughly chopped1 lb
• elbow macaroni, uncooked (or other small shell pasta)↗1 cup
• medium bell pepper, chopped↗1
• celery, chopped (about 1 rib)↗1⁄4 cup
• onion salt (or more) or 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions1⁄4 teaspoon
• creole seasoning, like Tony Chachere's (or more)1⁄4 teaspoon
• ground black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• dash garlic salt1
• mayonnaise (or more)↗2 tablespoons
• sour cream (optional)↗1 table spoon
• medium tomatoes, seeded and diced (optional)↗1

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cook pasta as directed on package. Rinse until cool under cold tap water. Leave to drain well in a colander.

2. 2

   Chop crab meat in a medium bowl. Set aside.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, chop all desired veggies. Add pasta and all seasonings. Fold in mayo (and sour cream, if using). Adjust mayo and seasonings to personal taste. Gently fold in the crab meat.

4. 4

   Refrigerate. Stir again before serving, adding more mayo if needed.