Shrimp Pasta Salad
This Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing blend of tender shrimp, al dente pasta, and crisp veggies, all tossed in a zesty dressing. With just 10 minutes of prep and 8 minutes of cooking, it’s a quick yet impressive dish perfect for busy days or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni noodles
- 4 stalks celery chopped small (about 1 cup chopped celery)
- ½ red or green bell pepper diced, seeds removed (approximately ⅔ cup)
- ¼ small onion diced (approximately ¾ cup)
- 2 cups small salad shrimp cooked
For Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons sour cream
- 2 teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar
- ¾ teaspoon celery seed
- ¼ teaspoon ground mustard
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus more to taste (I typically need a heaping ¼ teaspoon)
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni noodles al-dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cool water, drain again and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add celery, pepper, onion, and shrimp and stir to combine.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together dressing ingredients (mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, sugar, celery seed, ground mustard, salt, and black pepper). Taste test and add more salt or pepper as needed.
- Pour dressing over macaroni mixture and stir well until all ingredients are coated with dressing. Cover shrimp macaroni salad and refrigerate at least one hour (preferably overnight) for the flavor to fully develop before serving. Always stir before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 334kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 519mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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