Best Moms Macaroni Shrimp Salad Recipes

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VERY BEST SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Do you want to be the most popular person at the picnic? Then make my Grandma's Very Best Shrimp Macaroni Salad! Meaty chunks of shrimp, crispy celery and onions and tender pasta covered in a creamy and super flavorful dressing. Everyone will be back for seconds!

Provided by Jessy Freimann

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound medium shell pasta, (cooked as per package directions to al dente)
2/3 cup onion, (finely diced)
1 1/4 cups celery, (finely diced)
2 Tablespoons parsley, (chopped)
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, (cooked and roughly chopped into large chunks)
1 cup mayonnaise,
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1-2 generous pinch sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce ((I used Frank's Red Hot))
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
  • Add dressing and mix well to combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until you're ready to serve.
  • Whisk all ingredients until well combined.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings to your taste.
  • Pour over the salad.

MACARONI SALAD WITH GRILLED SHRIMP



Macaroni Salad with Grilled Shrimp image

Provided by Kardea Brown

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup olive oil
Juice from 1/2 lemon
1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet relish
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pound elbow pasta, cooked according to box directions
1 stalk celery, diced
1 sweet onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
Paprika, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill pan or grill to medium-high heat.
  • Whisk together the olive oil and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp to the bowl and toss to coat, sprinkling generously with salt and pepper. Place the shrimp on the grill pan (or in a grill basket on the grill) and cook, flipping once halfway through, until just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  • Stir together the mayonnaise, relish, vinegar and Dijon mustard in a large serving bowl. Add the cooked pasta, celery, onion and bell pepper and toss to combine and coat with dressing. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. Top the salad with the grilled shrimp and sprinkle with the parsley and paprika right before serving.

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

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

Steps:

  • 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 : Calories 389 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a basic at our house, and we have it two or three times a month. I love the french dressing flavor instead of blah macaroni.

Provided by OahuPat Abrams

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salad macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup French dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 cup diced sweet pickle
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper or seasoning salt
1 can shrimp, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni until tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to keep it from sticking together.
  • Add dressing and chill for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Combine mustard, mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Add together with remainder of ingredients to the macaroni and mix well.
  • Better if mixed an hour ahead of eating, so the flavors can blend together.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a family favorite! Macaroni, shrimp, and veggies make up this delicious salad!

Provided by jessnay

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
1 large cucumber, diced
½ cup frozen peas
2 ribs celery, diced, or more to taste
4 radishes, sliced, or more to taste
3 green onions, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®), or to taste
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, or more to taste
1 small avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and pour into a salad bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, green onions, and seasoned salt to the macaroni; toss well. Add shrimp last. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 264 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD image

Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Side     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Summer

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 29

1 cup uncooked Ditalini macaroni
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1 tablespoon finely diced onion
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1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
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1/2 cup diced celery
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3/4 cup mayonnaise
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1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
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1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
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1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
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1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
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1/2 teaspoon celery seed
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1/8 teaspoon chili powder
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ground black pepper to taste
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2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well. 2. In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

GG'S MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Gg's Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gloria 15x

Categories     Brunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper
baby shrimp, cooked

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients.
  • Fold the macaroni into the mixture.
  • Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 544.4, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.2

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