HERBED MACARONI SALAD WITH SHRIMP

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Light and lemony, this recipe is a change from standard macaroni salads.

Provided by TerryWilson

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup ditalini pasta
1 cup mayonnaise, or more to taste
4 ribs celery, finely chopped
4 green onions, thinly sliced
½ red bell pepper, diced
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
6 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
12 ounces frozen cooked small shrimp, thawed, or more to taste
3 sprigs fresh parsley, or as desired

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook ditalini pasta in the boiling water, stirring frequently, until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse pasta under cold water.
  • Combine pasta, mayonnaise, celery, green onions, red bell pepper, lemon juice, chopped parsley, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until macaroni salad is well combined.
  • Set a few egg slices aside for garnish and stir remaining egg slices into macaroni salad. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Stir shrimp into macaroni salad, adding more mayonnaise if salad is dry. Garnish salad with reserved egg slices and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 243.4 calories, Carbohydrate 10.1 g, Cholesterol 167.6 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 10.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 233.9 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Badtabs
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


Leonardo Zavala
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the shrimp adds a nice touch of elegance.


Brooke Robinson
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra lemon juice and dill to taste.


Md Tosar
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This salad is a bit too bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


panda built playz
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe to have in your back pocket for potlucks and parties.


Kabir Das
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and flavorful macaroni salad.


Asuka Chan
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I'm not a fan of mayonnaise, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It was still delicious!


Malia McCracken
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled chicken or fish.


Mbabazi Angella
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I love the addition of shrimp to this macaroni salad. It adds a nice touch of protein and flavor.


Danielle Ramos
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This recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. It's now my go-to recipe for macaroni salad.


Tahira Naz
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I made this salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Taj vai
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp. I also like to add some chopped celery and red onion for extra crunch.


Orefile matla Molope
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, so I substituted grilled chicken instead. It was still delicious!


Kwizzy
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This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more herbs and spices to give it more flavor.


Mukundi Mukondeleli
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more salt and pepper to taste.


Admire Ncube
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This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or barbecue. It's light and refreshing, and the shrimp adds a nice touch of elegance.


Rita Adigwe
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious. I usually add a little bit of extra lemon juice and dill to taste.


Da sadi
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This herbed macaroni salad with shrimp was a hit at my last potluck! The combination of flavors was perfect, and the shrimp added a nice touch of protein. I will definitely be making this again.