If using canned salmon, pick the salmon meat from the bones and skin and set aside. If using cooked fresh salmon, break into large, bite-sized pieces.

The cooked pasta will be added to the dressing while it is still hot so make the dressing and prepare the vegetables before cooking the pasta.

Make the dressing in a very large bowl by combining the mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, vinegar, sugar, celery salt, pepper and garlic powder.

Measure out and prepare the rest of the ingredients.

Place a large pot of salted water on to boil and cook the pasta to al dente.

Just before pouring the pasta into a colander, add the frozen peas to the water then immediately pour the pasta and peas to drain into the colander.

Shake off as much water as possible and dab the pasta with paper towels to soak up any last drops.

*Pour the hot pasta and peas into the large bowl that has the dressing and gentle toss to combine.

Add the red bell pepper and the onions and toss again.

Finally add the cooked salmon and gently fold to combine without breaking up the salmon too much.

Pour the mixture onto a sheet tray in a single layer* and place in the refrigerator uncovered for a quick cool down.

After an hour, remove the tray from the refrigerator and pour into a large serving bowl and refrigerate again until completely chilled, about 1-2 more hours.

Serve as a cold entrée over a bed of lettuce or as a side dish with a grilled meat.