Easy Shrimp Macaroni Salad Recipe
This delicious Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a summertime favorite! It’s creamy, tangy, and loaded with plump, bouncy shrimp.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry macaroni pasta
- 2 cups shrimp pre-cooked
- 1 cup green peas
Homemade Italian Dressing
- 3 tablespoons wine vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise optional
- 1 green onion finely chopped, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice optional
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the directions on the package or until al dente. Transfer to a colander and drain well. Rinse with cold water until cool.
- Prepare the seafood and chop the bell pepper.
- In a small bowl, add the vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, salt, optional red pepper flakes and optional mayonnaise. Whisk well until combined and emulsified.
- In a large bowl, add the cooked pasta, shrimp, and vegetables. Pour the dressing over and toss well until evenly coated. Garnish with lemon juice and green onions if using. Transfer to the fridge until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Net Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 187mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg