Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad
Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad blends tender elbow pasta with juicy shrimp and a creamy mayo dressing, lifted by crisp cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, and green onion. Slices of egg, avocado, and tomato add richness and fresh contrast. It’s perfect chilled for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer lunch.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
- 2
Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- 3
Drain and transfer the macaroni to a salad bowl.
- 4
Add mayonnaise, cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, green onions, and seasoned salt to the macaroni; toss well.
- 5
Add shrimp last.
- 6
Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomato.
- Calories 512.31 kcal High
- Protein 26.12 g Good Source
- Carbs 41.14 g Moderate
- Total Fat 27.95 g High
- Saturated Fat 4.33 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 254.16 mg High
- Sodium 723.84 mg High
- Fiber 5.18 g Moderate
- Sugar 1.73 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.27 g Low Source
- Calcium 104.11 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.98 mg Moderate
- Potassium 425.94 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 112.16 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 27.91 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.24 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad is an American side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Celery, Cucumber, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 512.31 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad?
- It is an American salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or lunch or salad.
- What is Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Celery, Cucumber, Green Onion, Green Peas. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 512.31 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grandma's Shrimp and Macaroni Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 6 steps.
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