Crab Pasta Salad

Crab Pasta Salad 

Took a recipe from my friend Kerri and added my own touch 

1 1/2 boxes (1 1/2 lbs) of shell noodles cooked, drained and chilled 

16 to 20 oz of imitation crab or real crab if you prefer
3 small broccoli crowns chopped fine (no stems)
1/2 small sweet onion chopped
10 oz (one package) grape tomato's sliced in halves
place all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl
add 1 cup mayo
1/2 cup creamy Italian dressing
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp dill weed
2 1/2 tsp mrs dash
mix and taste ..add more to taste if you prefer
add 1 cup (firmly packed) shredded cheddar cheese 
mix and chill for an hour
to reserve just add 1/4 cup of creamy Italian dressing and mix
the noodles soak it up quick when storing over night
this makes a large bowl of crab salad enough to pass or share
a great pasta salad for any summer party.

Enjoy!