Description
Shrimp macaroni salad is a crowd-pleasing dish that combines tender shrimp with creamy dressing, fresh vegetables, and al dente pasta. Perfect for summer picnics or potluck gatherings, this recipe is both quick to prepare and endlessly customizable. The delightful blend of flavors and textures makes it a refreshing choice for light meals or side dishes. With minimal cooking time, you can whip it up on busy days while still impressing your guests. Chill the salad before serving for maximum flavor integration, and feel free to add your favorite mix-ins for a personal touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 pound cooked shrimp
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- Salt, black pepper, and dried dill weed to taste
Instructions
- Cook the shrimp in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pink. Drain and cool.
- Boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente (7–8 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, salt, and black pepper.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, shrimp, vegetables, and dressing. Toss gently to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 140mg