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Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Name: Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 servings.
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

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Total Time

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Makes

16 servings

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 389 calories, 25g fat (4g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 551mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

Shrimp Macaroni Salad

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