Best Shrimp Macaroni Summer Salad By Freda Recipes

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH ITALIAN DRESSING

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing image

Low-calorie main dish with no added salt. Serve with crackers or whole grain French bread...great for outdoor summer meals. Can also be used as a side dish.

Provided by CallaLily

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
2 cups broccoli florets
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.
Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.
Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 341.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 149 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 212.5 mg, Sugar 5 g

MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD

Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

Provided by Becky Wergers

Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.
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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 4 g