Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
This Shrimp Pasta Salad is a delightful dish that combines tender salad shrimp with al-dente macaroni, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy, tangy dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Macaroni:
- 8 oz elbow macaroni noodles
Veggies:
- 4 stalks celery (chopped small)
- ½ red or green bell pepper (diced, seeds removed)
- ¼ small onion (diced)
Shrimp:
- 2 cups small salad shrimp (cooked)
Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook Macaroni: Cook macaroni noodles al-dente according to package instructions. Drain, rinse under cool water, and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add Veggies and Shrimp: Add celery, pepper, onion, and shrimp to the bowl with macaroni. Stir to combine.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Combine Ingredients: Pour the dressing over the macaroni mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the salad overnight.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Shrimp Pasta Salad, Macaroni Salad, Seafood Salad
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