Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
Quick and easy to make, this cold pasta salad with shrimp makes a delicious summer dish for cookouts and potlucks.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry macaroni noodles
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 red bell pepper diced
- 2 green onions sliced
- 1 pound medium frozen cooked shrimp thawed
For the Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add in the noodles and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse the noodles under cold water. Drain well.1 pound dry macaroni noodles
- In a small bowl, stir the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, dill, sugar, salt, and pepper together.⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons minced fresh dill, 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- In a large bowl, toss the noodles, celery, bell pepper, green onions, and shrimp until evenly mixed.1 cup diced celery, 1 red bell pepper, 2 green onions, 1 pound medium frozen cooked shrimp
- Pour the dressing over the top and toss well to combine. Chill until ready to serve. Top with more green onions and dill if desired.
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Notes
- If you prefer, you can cook raw shrimp instead of buying pre-cooked.
- Add a big pinch of salt to your pasta water. This gives the noodles flavor!
Nutrition
Calories: 395kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 346mg | Potassium: 356mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 572IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg