The Ultimate Creamy Chilled Seafood Pasta Salad

1 cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 lbs imitation crabmeat, chunks (or use real crab or shrimp)

1 -2 teaspoon lemon zest , minced small

fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 squeezes)

1/2 cup onion , chopped

2 celery ribs , with leaves thinly sliced

1 cup broccoli floret , broken up (cooked al dente)

6 small dill pickles , slivered

2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish

1 tablespoon capers , finely minced

2 -3 tablespoons fresh chives , chopped

1/4 cup fresh parsley , chopped

1/4 cup Spanish olives , chopped

2 -4 dashes garlic powder

2 -3 hard-boiled eggs , chopped

1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese cubes

1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved

salt & pepper, to taste

lettuce leaf , for garnish