SHRIMP PASTA SALAD - WACO STYLE

Shrimp Pasta Salad - Waco Style image

Provided by Michelle Waco

Categories Seafood

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 17

INGREDIENTS
1 lb bay shrimp, pre-cooked and shelled
16 oz elbow macaroni, cooked and cooled (smaller is best)
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
1 can(s) sliced ripe olives, drained (3 7/8 oz)
2-3 medium celery ribs, diced finely
1/2 medium Walla Walla onion, diced (any other sweet onion such as vidalia)
1/4 - 1/2 c Parmesan cheese, grated (the kraft flavored is nice in this)
16 oz Bernstein's Light Fantastic Cheese Fantastico salad dressing, to taste
1.5-2 Tbsp Salad Elegance seasoning mix, to taste (I prefer Johnny's brand)
black pepper, to taste
garlic powder, to taste
GARNISH
egg, hard-boiled and sliced (optional)
green onion, chopped (optional)
grape tomatoes (optional)

Steps:

1. Boil noodles as directed on package (around 9-11 minutes). Once cooked, immediately rinse in cold water to stop further cooking.
2. Prep all veggies.
3. While the pasta boils, rinse shrimp removing any remaining shells that were missed.
4. Add in the shrimp, veggies, Parmesan cheese, and salad dressing.
5. Stir thoroughly. Add seasonings to taste.
6. If desired, garnish with a sliced hard-boiled egg, grape tomatoes, and chopped green onions. Chill for 30 minutes, minimum, for best flavor before serving. Enjoy!