How to Make Kahala's Macaroni Seafood Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Summertime calls for light and refreshing meals, and there's nothing quite like a seafood salad to satisfy those cravings. This recipe for Kahala's Macaroni Seafood Salad is a delightful combination of tender shellfish, al dente pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue, attending a potluck, or simply seeking a satisfying lunch, this dish is sure to impress with its vibrant colors and bo...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package spaghetti, broken into 2-inch pieces
  • 4 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
  • 1 carrot, grated
  • ½ cup frozen petite peas, thawed
  • 1 cup frozen fully cooked salad shrimp, thawed
  • ½ cup crab meat, cooked
  • 16 ounces mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • paprika to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boil. Add pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes. Drain, and add pasta to a large bowl. Stir in eggs, carrots, peas, shrimp, and crab meat. Cover, and refrigerate.
  • To make dressing, stir together mayonnaise, milk, lemon juice, and sugar. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Mix dressing into chilled pasta, stirring until well combined. If the salad seems dry, stir in more mayonnaise and a splash more milk or water. Cover, and chill before serving.
  • Nutrition

    463 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 97mg
    • Sodium: 303mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 38mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 190mg