Pasta and Fake Crab Salad

A quick and easy "crab" salad. Great for warm weather. Chill time is 2-3 hours.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  cheese tortellini
• 1  lb  imitation crabmeat, flaked
• 1  medium red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 2  stalks celery, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 3  tablespoons heavy cream (optional)

Directions

1. Prepare tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again; set aside to cool.
2. In a mixing bowl, add the cooled tortellini, imitation crabmeat, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir gently to mix well; add more salt and pepper if desired.
4. Add in the cream; stir to combine.
5. Cover and chill for 2-3 hours before serving.