Macaroni Salad

Ingredients

• 1 lb. macaroni OR rotini pasta
• 2 celery stalks, chopped finely
• 1 pepper, cubed
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1-2 dill pickles, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup cubed imitation crab (optional)
• 3 Tablespoons Italian salad dressing
• 2 Tablespoons spicy brown mustard
• 2 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
• Mayonnaise
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together chopped celery, pepper, onion, pickle, and imitation crab, if desired. Add the Italian dressing, mustard, pickle relish, cooled pasta, and enough mayonnaise to evenly and completely coat the salad . Season with salt and pepper.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve.