Shrimp Pasta Salad
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Shrimp Pasta Salad
Description
The Shrimp Pasta Salad starts by cooking elbow macaroni until tender, then rinsing and cooling it thoroughly to stop cooking. Small cooked shrimp, diced celery and green bell pepper, and minced red onion are added to the pasta, contributing freshness and crunch. The dressing combines mayonnaise, distilled white vinegar, fresh minced dill, granulated sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper into a bright, creamy sauce that adheres well to the salad components.
The final salad offers a blend of textures from tender pasta and shrimp to crisp vegetables, with a flavorful dressing that adds both tang and herbaceous notes. The dill adds a distinctive freshness that complements the shrimp and balances the mayonnaise base. Chilling the salad for at least an hour allows the flavors to meld and the dish to cool for serving.
This salad makes a satisfying side dish or light main course, especially in warmer weather or at gatherings. It's practical to prepare ahead to enhance flavor and can be served chilled or at cool room temperature.
Ingredients
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 cups Shrimp small, cooked
- 1/4 large red onion minced
- 4 celery diced, ribs
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup white vinegar distilled
- 1/4 cup dill minced fresh
- 1 to 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot filled with salted water to a boil. Cook elbow noodles following the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until pasta is cooled. Ensure it's drained well.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked noodles, shrimp, onion, celery, and bell pepper.
- In a separate small mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, dill, sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss until all the ingredients are well coated.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 80mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 756mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 269mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 321IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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