Description
Shrimp macaroni salad is a delightful and refreshing dish that perfectly blends creamy textures with crunchy vegetables and succulent shrimp. This quick and easy recipe is ideal for summer picnics, family gatherings, or a light lunch on warm days. With its rich dressing made from mayonnaise and sour cream, along with the vibrant crunch of celery and bell pepper, this salad offers a satisfying contrast of flavors that everyone will love. Customize it by adding your favorite ingredients like diced pickles or avocado to make it truly your own. Serve chilled for the best taste experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups macaroni pasta
- 1 pound cooked shrimp
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried dill weed
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook shrimp in boiling water for 2–3 minutes until pink. Drain and cool.
- In another pot, boil salted water and cook macaroni until al dente. Drain and rinse.
- Chop celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill weed, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl.
- In a large bowl, combine cooled macaroni, shrimp, and chopped vegetables; pour dressing over.
- Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly; chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg