Momma's Pasta and Shrimp Salad

Name: Momma's Pasta and Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1/2 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni; 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced; 1 tomato, diced; 1 cup cooked small shrimp; 1 cup Italian salad dressing; 1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste

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My mom threw this together for a family gathering one year at the last minute, and it is now the single most requested dish at every gathering...family or not! Wonderful shrimp and pasta salad that satisfies the carb crave and is healthier than some of the other options we have these days. Great for backyard barbecue with friends or a quiet dinner inside with family. Serve chilled. Add vinegar for an extra tang! Feel free to add olives, peppers, or whatever veggies you love. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving.

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📊 At a Glance

Prep 20 min

Cook 10 min

Serves 6

Difficulty Medium

🛒 Ingredients

1/2 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni

2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped

1 onion, finely chopped

1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced

1 tomato, diced

1 cup cooked small shrimp

1 cup Italian salad dressing

1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 6

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 528

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 41g 53%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 920mg 40%

Total Carbohydrate 31.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber 2.3g 8%

Total Sugars 6.9g

Protein 9.5g 19%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

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.

Transfer warm macaroni into a large salad bowl and gently mix in celery, onion, cucumber, tomato, shrimp, and Italian salad dressing; refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight for best flavor).

Gently fold mayonnaise into salad and serve.