How to Make Grandma's Macaroni Shrimp Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grandma's Macaroni Shrimp Salad is a delightful dish that has been passed down through generations in my family. This recipe has been a staple at every summer gathering, potluck, and barbecue for as long as I can remember. It is a classic comfort food that never fails to impress with its unique combination of flavors and textures.

What sets this macaroni shrimp salad apart from others is the way it brings together the freshness of seafood, the heartiness of pasta, and the crunch of ve...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups elbow macaroni
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise (such as Best Foods®)
  • 1 large cucumber, diced
  • ½ cup frozen peas
  • 2 ribs celery, diced, or more to taste
  • 4 radishes, sliced, or more to taste
  • 3 green onions, chopped, or more to taste
  • 1 teaspoon seasoned salt (such as Season-All®), or to taste
  • 1 pound cooked medium shrimp
  • 3 hard-boiled eggs, sliced, or more to taste
  • 1 small avocado, sliced
  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and pour into a salad bowl.
  • Add mayonnaise, cucumber, peas, celery, radishes, green onions, and seasoned salt to the macaroni; toss well. Add shrimp last. Garnish with hard-boiled eggs, avocado, and tomato.
  • Nutrition

    474 cal.

    • Total Fat: 30g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 264mg
    • Sodium: 541mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 24g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 84mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 610mg