Description
A delicious and creamy shrimp and macaroni salad that’s perfect for summer gatherings or as a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups elbow macaroni
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the macaroni according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
- Add cooked macaroni, shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions to the bowl.
- Toss everything until well coated with dressing.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or cucumbers.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients according to your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg