Description
A simple and flavorful Southern-style pasta salad with shrimp, perfect for a quick meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked macaroni and cooked shrimp.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, chopped celery, chopped red onion, fresh dill, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture.
- Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- You can use pre-cooked shrimp for a quicker preparation.
- Adjust the amount of mayonnaise to your preference.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or peas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg