How to Make Herbed Macaroni Salad with Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Macaroni salad is a classic dish that is perfect for potlucks, picnics, and barbecues. It’s a refreshing and versatile option that can be customized to your taste. In this recipe, we add a twist by incorporating succulent shrimp and a medley of fresh herbs to elevate the flavors and give it a unique touch.

This herbed macaroni salad with shrimp is a delightful combination of tender pasta, juicy shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a flavorful dressing. It brings together the best of both w...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • 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

    243 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 168mg
    • Sodium: 234mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 21mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 236mg