Shrimp Pasta Salad
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
Description
Shrimp Pasta Salad features al dente elbow macaroni combined with crisp celery, diced red bell pepper, and chopped green onion, providing a variety of fresh textures alongside shrimp. The salad uses a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, white vinegar, lemon juice, yellow mustard, sugar, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, which binds the ingredients and adds a zesty, slightly sweet tang.
After mixing, the salad is chilled for at least an hour or overnight to let the flavors meld thoroughly, resulting in a balanced bite of creamy, tangy, and fresh elements complemented by the shrimp's delicate seafood flavor.
The salad pairs well as a side for summer meals or potlucks, and leftovers keep well refrigerated for several days. Variations can include spices like Old Bay, fresh herbs, or switching the seafood to crab or lobster for different flavors.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni
- 2 celery chopped small, stalks
- ½ red bell pepper diced, seeds removed
- ¼ cup green onion chopped
- 2 cups Shrimp cooked, for salad
Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons white vinegar distilled
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 1 Tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground
Instructions
- Prepare elbow macaroni to al dente according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, white vinegar, sugar, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
- Add cooked elbow macaroni, celery, pepper, green onion and salad shrimp to salad dressing and toss to combine.
- Cover salad and refrigerate at least one hour, but preferably overnight for the flavor to fully develop. Stir and serve.
Notes
- For best flavor, refrigerate the pasta salad for several hours or overnight before serving.
- Keep the salad chilled and avoid leaving it at room temperature for over two hours to maintain food safety.
- Stored in an airtight container, leftovers remain good in the fridge for three to four days.
- Consider adding fresh herbs or spices like Old Bay seasoning to customize the flavor.
- Cooked crab meat or lobster can substitute for shrimp to make a seafood pasta variation.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 86mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 689mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 129mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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