Best 7 Pasta Shell And Shrimp Or Ham Salad Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to creating a delectable pasta shell and shrimp or ham salad dish that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your dinner guests. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, this comprehensive article will provide you with essential tips, recipe options, and step-by-step instructions to craft a flavorful and visually appealing dish that will make any occasion memorable.

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SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD



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When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup diced celery
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

HAM AND SHELL SALAD



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A variation from the traditional macaroni or pasta salad.

Provided by ramblinrose

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package medium pasta shells
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
¼ pound deli ham, diced
1 cup diced Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until the pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Stir the peas, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely chilled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 672.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

HAM AND SHRIMP MACARONI SALAD



Ham and Shrimp Macaroni Salad image

"This refreshing summer salad, chock-full of ham and shrimp, is almost a complete meal in itself," says Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee. "Served with freshly baked bread and a fruit dessert, it's a great lunch."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups cubed cooked ham or chicken
4 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed
1 celery rib, chopped
1/4 cup each chopped onion, green pepper and sweet red pepper
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
DRESSING:
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons vinegar
1 teaspoon snipped fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the ham, macaroni, shrimp, celery, onion, peppers and cheese. In another bowl, combine the dressing ingredients until blended. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill for several hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 9g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 136mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA SHELL AND SHRIMP OR HAM SALAD



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Make and share this Pasta Shell and Shrimp or Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups pasta shells, cooked al dente
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced green and red bell pepper
1/2 cup blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil)
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a bowl and toss with tomato and shrimp or ham.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shallots, garlic, celery, carrot, red and green bell peppers. Stir well then add the olive/vegetable oil blend in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in parsley, basil, thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold the sauce into the pasta mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, but let sit 20 - 30 minutes at room temperature until ready to serve.

SPICY SHRIMP STUFFED SHELLS SALAD



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Go ahead and say that 3 times fast! LOL! 0) Here you have have a spicy salad stuffed into jumbo pasta shells made easy for fun finger food.

Provided by Rita1652

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 jumbo pasta shells, cooked according to box directions
3/4 cup defrosted shrimp, cut into 1/4 if not small shrimp
1 cup diced summer slicing tomatoes
1/3 cup diced seeded cucumber
1/4 cup diced celery
1/3 cup diced zucchini
1/3 cup diced scallion
1 avocado, 3/4 cup diced
1 chipotle pepper, seed removed and diced
1 tablespoon adobo sauce
1 tablespoon herbs (cilantro, basil, and or parsley)
2 minced garlic cloves
1 fresh lime, juice
2 tablespoons yogurt
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Toss salad ingredients together.
  • Toss dressing ingredients together, add to salad and stir to coat.
  • Stuff and I mean stuff liberally into the shells. Chill for 1 hour. Garnish with fresh herbs and plate of a bed of fresh greens if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.6, Fat 3.9, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 0.5, Sodium 8.7, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 1.4, Protein 1.1

PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP



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A Thousand Island-type dressing adds some zip to this pasta and shrimp salad. My family prefers it to oil-based salad dressings. -Mrs. Herbert Waalkens, Albert Lea, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (16 ounces) small shell pasta
1 package (10 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped onion, divided
2 hard-boiled large eggs, chopped, divided
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon chopped dill pickle or dill pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a bowl; add the shrimp, celery, 1/4 cup onion, half of the chopped eggs and parsley., In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, pickle, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and remaining onion and eggs. Stir into pasta mixture. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383 calories, Fat 20g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 388mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

PASTA SALAD - PEAS, HAM AND CHEESE



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Make and share this Pasta Salad - Peas, Ham and Cheese recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SLColman

Categories     Ham

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb small shell pasta, cooked
1 lb shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 lb cubed ham
1 lb frozen tiny peas, defrosted
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup salad dressing (recommend Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1 tablespoon dried dill

Steps:

  • Place cooled cooked pasta, ham, cheese, peas and cheese in a large bowl; mix well.
  • Add mayonnaise, Miracle Whip, seasoning salt, pepper, garlic salt and dill. Mix until everything is well coated and evenly distributed.
  • Chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680.5, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 14.3, Cholesterol 112.8, Sodium 1378, Carbohydrate 64.2, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 9.5, Protein 37.8

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • Cook the pasta shells according to the package directions.
  • Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
  • If using canned shrimp, be sure to rinse and drain them well before using.
  • For a more flavorful salad, use a variety of vegetables.
  • Be creative with your dressing. You can use a simple vinaigrette, or you can try something more flavorful, such as a creamy dill dressing.
  • Serve the salad immediately, or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Both the pasta shell and shrimp salad and the pasta shell and ham salad are delicious and easy-to-make salads that are perfect for any occasion. They are both packed with flavor and nutrients, and they are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give one of these salads a try. You won't be disappointed!

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