Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Shrimp Macaroni Salad, a perfect dish for summer gatherings, potlucks, or a refreshing dinner. This delightful recipe features tender shrimp, creamy dressing, and crunchy vegetables tossed with elbow macaroni. Not only is it easy to prepare with minimal cooking time, but it can also be customized to suit your tastes by adding ingredients like pickles or avocado. The rich combination of mayonnaise, sour cream, and fresh dill creates a creamy dressing that elevates this salad to a crowd-pleasing favorite. Serve it chilled for the best flavor experience at your next meal.
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 diced red bell pepper
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- Dried dill weed, salt, and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook shrimp in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pink. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a separate pot, cook macaroni until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Chop celery, red bell pepper, and green onions while pasta cooks.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled pasta, shrimp, and vegetables; pour dressing over and gently toss to coat.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (220g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg