Black olives marry with the seafood fantastically, the unique dressing dazzles, and cheese pleases everyone.
1 ½ cups dried small pasta shells
3 cups imitation crab or lobster meat
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
¾ cup black olives
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
⅓ cup Catalina salad dressing
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon hot sauce
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 cup cubed Cheddar cheese
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and place pasta in a large bowl. Stir in crabmeat, celery, and olives. Mix in mayonnaise, Catalina dressing, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and Dijon. Stir in Cheddar cheese, cover, and chill at least 1 hour.