Best 13 Moms Macaroni Shrimp Salad Recipes

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If you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that combines the flavors of macaroni salad and shrimp in a creamy, delicious dish, then you've come to the right place. Mom's macaroni shrimp salad is a classic comfort food that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a simple weeknight meal. It features tender macaroni, succulent shrimp, and a flavorful dressing made with mayonnaise, mustard, and other herbs and spices. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Whenever I attend a potluck or family gathering, I'm asked to make this salad, which has been a family secret for over 50 years. My husband likes it as a main dish, served with garlic bread. -Barbara Robbins Cave Junction, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 to 1-1/2 pounds cooked small shrimp
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
7 to 8 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
DRESSING:
1-3/4 cups mayonnaise
3/4 cup French salad dressing
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1-1/2 to 2-1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 to 2 teaspoons salt
1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 to 2 teaspoons pepper

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, shrimp, peas, celery and onion. , In another bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 25g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 551mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom made this shrimp macaroni salad one day for a picnic and it was such a hit, there were no leftovers and we have been making it ever since. I have even omitted the shrimp at times due to allergies of our guests and it is still everyone's favorite.

Provided by Renee Coley

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 4h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound tri-color pasta
1 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup sliced pitted green olives
3 green onions, sliced
1 cup lemon juice
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse and drain.
  • Mix macaroni, shrimp, tomatoes, olives, and green onions together in a large bowl.
  • Combine lemon juice, oil, garlic, salt, and pepper for dressing in a separate bowl or mixing glass. Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 420.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 110.7 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 490.5 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

this recipe comes from a great restaurant in my area called "River's Edge" A nice dinner for a hot summer day. Serve with some crackers & fruit, dinner's ready.

Provided by Carol G.

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 39m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces dry elbow macaroni
1 cup diced celery
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely diced green bell pepper
1/2 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 -3 cups mayonnaise
1 ounce minced fresh dill
1 ounce minced fresh basil
1 tablespoon salt (or to your likeing)
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 lb baby shrimp

Steps:

  • Blanch pasta in boiling water for 9 minutes.
  • Rinse in cold water.
  • In a large bowl combine all other ingredients & toss with pasta.
  • Cover & chill for flavors to combine.
  • Stir well before serving.
  • Makes about 2 quarts. Prep. time does not include "chilling".

MOM'S BEST MACARONI SALAD



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This is, by far, the best macaroni salad I've ever put into my mouth. It has a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, and it is so pretty with all of the multi-colored veggies. Be ready for this to disappear before you put it on the table! I have six children, and it is all I can do to keep them from nibbling on it while I'm mixing it up!

Provided by Renee Chase

Categories     Salad     Pasta Salad     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
4 carrots, shredded
1 large red onion, chopped
½ green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
½ red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 cup chopped celery
2 cups mayonnaise
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup white vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni, and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Rinse under cold water, and drain.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the carrots, red onion, green pepper, red pepper and celery. Mix in the mayonnaise, condensed milk, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Add the macaroni, toss gently, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I usually make this a day ahead of time, and stir it occasionally to blend the flavors. The macaroni will absorb some of the liquid.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 18.8 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 6.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 205.4 mg, Sugar 21.7 g

MOM'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a basic at our house, and we have it two or three times a month. I love the french dressing flavor instead of blah macaroni.

Provided by OahuPat Abrams

Categories     Potluck

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups salad macaroni, uncooked
1/4 cup French dressing
1/4 cup sliced green onion
4 ounces cheddar cheese, cubed
1/4 cup diced sweet pickle
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper or seasoning salt
1 can shrimp, drained and rinsed

Steps:

  • Boil macaroni until tender.
  • Drain and rinse with cold water to keep it from sticking together.
  • Add dressing and chill for at least one hour, or overnight.
  • Combine mustard, mayonnaise and seasonings.
  • Add together with remainder of ingredients to the macaroni and mix well.
  • Better if mixed an hour ahead of eating, so the flavors can blend together.

MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

Provided by Becky Wergers

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
½ cup diced celery
¾ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon celery seed
⅛ teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper to taste
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.
  • In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 21.5 mg, Fat 16.8 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 3.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 243.1 mg, Sugar 4 g

SHRIMP MAC & CHEESE SALAD



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My mother had a recipe similar to this one, but lost it, and no one could find the original recipe. After an exhaustive search on the internet, I decided to re-create the salad from memory. Mom thinks I did a pretty good job! -Daphne DeLaney, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
1/4 cup butter, cut up
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
4 ounces Gouda cheese, shredded
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 pounds peeled and deveined cooked medium shrimp, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped dill pickle
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
8 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and set aside., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add cream. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Remove pan from heat; stir in cheeses until melted. Add macaroni; stir to coat. Transfer to a large bowl; cool to room temperature., In another large bowl, combine the shrimp, onion, red pepper, mayonnaise, celery, pickle, salt and pepper. Fold in cooled macaroni mixture; cover and chill. Serve on lettuce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345 calories, Fat 21g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 124mg cholesterol, Sodium 368mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

HAWAIIAN MAC SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY



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Buttery shrimp with a creamy mac salad is a match guaranteed to make your taste buds water. Cook your shrimp in a bed of foaming butter until they're pink and opaque, then sauté your garlic for no more than a minute for the best homemade garlic butter you'll ever taste! You can also quickly make this garlic butter as the perfect topper to any meal!

Provided by Nichi Hoskins

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ lb elbow macaroni, cooked according to package instructions until past al dente
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
½ cup whole milk, plus more as needed
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup mayonnaise, divided
¼ cup white onion, grated
1 cup carrot, grated
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
2 scallions, thinly sliced, for garnish

Steps:

  • Drain the macaroni and transfer to a large bowl. While the pasta is still hot, mix in the apple cider vinegar and set aside to cool for 10 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix together 1 teaspoon of salt, ½ cup (120 ml) of milk, the sugar, and ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise.
  • Toss the mayonnaise mixture with the slightly warm macaroni until well coated. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or up to 4 hours, until fully cooled.
  • To the cooled macaroni, add the remaining ½ cup (120 G) of mayonnaise, the onion, and carrots. If the pasta appears a bit dry, add up to ¼ cup (60 ml) more milk. Season with the remaining ½ teaspoon of salt and the pepper.
  • Garnish with the scallions before serving.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 671 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 9 grams, Sugar 12 grams

GG'S MOM'S SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



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Make and share this Gg's Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gloria 15x

Categories     Brunch

Time 3h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup celery, diced
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon horseradish
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper
baby shrimp, cooked

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni in salted water until al dente; drain well.
  • Combine all the remaining ingredients.
  • Fold the macaroni into the mixture.
  • Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8, Fat 15.3, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 11.5, Sodium 544.4, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 4.2

MY MOM'S AWESOME MACARONI SALAD (ENOUGH TO FEED A CROWD!)



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This was my Mom's recipe. She never wrote anything down, so the amounts on the seasonings are estimates and 'to taste.' She always said the key ingredient was 'love.'

Provided by MHudson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
2 ½ cups mayonnaise
¼ cup white vinegar
1 ½ teaspoons seasoned salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
2 (5 ounce) cans chunk light tuna in water, drained and flaked
2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
1 large cucumber, seeded and chopped
1 small sweet onion, chopped
4 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
2 hard-boiled eggs, sliced
1 pinch paprika

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse macaroni with cold water until chilled; drain.
  • Mix mayonnaise, white vinegar, seasoned salt, sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a large bowl with a whisk until smooth. Stir tuna, baby shrimp, cucumber, and sweet onion into the mayonnaise mixture to coat ingredients completely; add chopped eggs and stir. Pour chilled macaroni into the bowl and stir; top with sliced eggs. Garnish salad with paprika.
  • Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 1 hour to overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560.8 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 162 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 18.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.5 g, Sodium 451.1 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

TANGY SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Tangy Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

Another recipe from the 1980 version of the Grace Evangelical Congregational Church cookbook from Muir, Pennsylvania that was given to me by my Nana when I became an adult. This recipe was submitted to the cookbook by Mrs. Alice (Podgie) Meyer. She didn't specify the number of servings this recipe makes. So, I am using guesswork. Chill time is not included in cooking time.

Provided by Sarah_Jayne

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb shrimp, shelled
1 1/2 cups macaroni, cooked and drained
4 ounces American cheese, cubed
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons vinegar
3/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cut up shrimp.
  • Toss shrimp,cheese, onion, celery and onion with the macaroni.
  • Blend remaining ingredients and toss with shrimp mixture.
  • Chill before serving.

GRANDMA'S MACARONI SHRIMP SALAD



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This is a family favorite! Macaroni, shrimp, and veggies make up this delicious salad!

Provided by jessnay

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
¾ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
1 large cucumber, diced
½ cup frozen peas
2 ribs celery, diced, or more to taste
4 radishes, sliced, or more to taste
3 green onions, chopped, or more to taste
1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®), or to taste
1 pound cooked medium shrimp
3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, or more to taste
1 small avocado, sliced
1 medium tomato, sliced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and pour into a salad bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, green onions, and seasoned salt to the macaroni; toss well. Add shrimp last. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomato.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 264 mg, Fat 30 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Sodium 540.8 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

MOM'S OVERNIGHT MACARONI SALAD



Mom's Overnight Macaroni Salad image

When I got married this was one of the first recipes I asked from my mom. Prep and Cook Times, Servings are my guesses... It does make a lot!

Provided by Melanie M

Categories     Weeknight

Time P1DT30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (16 ounce) box spiral shaped pasta, cooked and drained
6 hard-boiled eggs, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 celery ribs, sliced
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup vinegar
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 cup water

Steps:

  • After cooking and draining macaroni, mix first set of ingredients together, while macaroni is still warm.
  • In another bowl mix together second set of ingredients until it is smooth.
  • Then pour it over the macaroni and stir.
  • Cover and refrigerate OVERNIGHT.
  • It will be bright yellow and real good the next day!

Tips:

  • Cook the macaroni according to the package instructions, and be sure to rinse it well with cold water after cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad, such as celery, onion, and red bell pepper. You can also add other vegetables, such as shredded carrots or chopped broccoli.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a homemade mayonnaise or dressing. You can find many recipes online or in cookbooks.
  • If you're using canned shrimp, be sure to rinse and drain them well before adding them to the salad.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Macaroni shrimp salad is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy salad, give this recipe a try.

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