Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe

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Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret for over 50 years. My husband likes it as a main dish, served with garlic bread. —Barbara Robbins Cave Junction, Oregon

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Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe
  • Prep: 30 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 15 30

Ingredients

  • 1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
  • 1 to 1-1/2 pounds cooked small shrimp
  • 1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
  • 7 to 8 celery ribs, finely chopped
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • DRESSING:
  • 1-3/4 cups mayonnaise
  • 3/4 cup French salad dressing
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
  • 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper

Directions

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, shrimp, peas, celery and onion.
  • In another bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving. Yield: 16 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 cup) equals 389 calories, 25 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 64 mg cholesterol, 551 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 12 g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp Macaroni Salad in Taste of Home February/March 2007, p37

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Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2011 by amiss84

amazing. I used Thousand Island dressing instead and love it

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by BrienneS

Highly recommend this salad. Great tasting!!

Reviewed on Sep. 12, 2011 by PhredFan

Lovely! We enjoyed this wonderful variation on macaroni salad best a day or two after making it. After pulling it out of the refrigerator, we prefer to let it warm up a bit before serving. The dressing was just a bit too sweet and salty. Next time I'll omit the salt and sugar in the dressing and use a bit less of the French dressing.

Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2011 by ANomdeplume

Excellent flavor and texture I will definately be making this one again and again.

Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2011 by keverwann

Made a 1/4 recipe and made the French Dressing from scratch. Turned out nicely. Used light and reduced fat items where available.

Reviewed on Jan. 09, 2011 by Hannah0418

highly recommend. unless you're making it for large group, i suggest making half the amount.

Reviewed on Jan. 06, 2011 by Joand4

everyone who tastes this salad loves it! The recipe has been passed to many people in our retirement communityl Great flavor! I made it exactly as the recipe called for.

Reviewed on May. 01, 2010 by enelad

Bomdiggity recipe, highly recommended!

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2010 by queenbee8763

This recipe is amazing - it's now my husband's favorite salad! Old Bay steamed shrimp gives it an even better flavor! Thanks to my sister-in-law, Karen, for giving me the recipe!

Reviewed on Jul. 07, 2009 by mystie75

my friend made this for a party, but changed the shrimp to crab meat and it was a delicious dish.

 
 

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