Shrimp And Macaroni Salad
📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Six | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Salads A delightful and refreshing chilled shrimp and macaroni salad combined with crisp vegetables, hard-cooked eggs, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for warm weather gatherings or a light lunch.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 mins | 10 mins | Overnight | 6 servings |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
Ingredients
Salad Base and Dressing
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 1/2 T. | Lemon juice | Freshly squeezed |
| 1 T. | Salad oil | Vegetable or canola oil |
| 1 1/2 cups | Elbow macaroni | Cooked |
| 1 1/2 cups | Shrimp | Cooked |
| 2 | Hard cooked eggs | Chopped |
| 2 T. | Green pepper | Chopped |
| 1 tsp. | Onion | Chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Celery | Chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Fresh tomatoes | Diced, 1 medium |
| 1/4 cup | Stuffed olives | Chopped |
| 2 T. | Sour cream | Standard |
| 1/2 tsp. | Salt | To taste |
| 1/4 cup | Miracle whip | Mayonnaise alternative |
Instructions
Step 1: Marinating
- Mix 1 1/2 T. lemon juice and 1 T. salad oil together, then combine with 1 1/2 cups elbow macaroni.
- Chill overnight in the refrigerator, stirring occasionally until the liquid is fully absorbed and the pasta is flavorful.
Step 2: Assembly
- Fold in 1 1/2 cups shrimp, 2 hard cooked eggs, 2 T. green pepper, 1 tsp. onion, 1/2 cup celery, 1/2 cup fresh tomatoes, and 1/4 cup stuffed olives.
- Blend 2 T. sour cream and 1/4 cup miracle whip together, then gently mix into the salad.
- Add 1/2 tsp. salt to taste.
- Chill for a couple of hours before serving until thoroughly cold and set.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Macaroni can be marinated overnight, and the fully assembled salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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