Macaroni Shrimp Salad
 
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This Macaroni Shrimp Salad is a great nostalgic addition to your summer potlucks and BBQs. Even better, this classic salad is simple and easy to make.
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Recipe type: Pasta Salad/Side Dish
Serves: 16-20 servings
Ingredients
  • 1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked al dente (Make sure to salt the water.)
  • 2 (6 ounce) cans of tiny shrimp, drained
  • 3 stalks celery, finely diced
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • ¼ cup diced red onion or sweet onion
  • ½ cup diced bell pepper (red or yellow)
  • ¼-1/2 cup grated carrot (optional)
  • FOR THE SAUCE:
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp yellow mustard
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½-1 tsp hot sauce
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper, scant
Instructions
  1. When the macaroni is done cooking, rinse it with cold water to cool it off quickly and to stop it from cooking further.
  2. Add the cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Next, add the drained shrimp, finely diced celery, onion, red pepper, the grated carrot, and peas. Once all of that is in the bowl make the sauce.
  4. Make the sauce by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, granulated sugar, yellow mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot sauce, and ground black pepper.
  5. When the sauce is mixed pour it onto the ingredients in the salad bowl and mix well.
  6. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/macaroni-shrimp-salad/