Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad

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My mom's shrimp macaroni salad is a bit unusual but has been popular with friends and family for many years. The salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

Submitted by Becky Wergers
Updated on May 27, 2024
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni

  • ¾ cup mayonnaise

  • ½ cup diced celery

  • ¼ cup sweet pickle relish

  • 2 ounces cooked salad shrimp

  • 2 tablespoons ketchup

  • 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon minced onion

  • 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper

  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

  • 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish

  • ½ teaspoon celery seed

  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce

  • ⅛ teaspoon chili powder

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.

  2. Combine mayonnaise, celery, relish, shrimp, ketchup, vinegar, onion, bell pepper, parsley, horseradish, celery seed, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Fold macaroni into mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.

Recipe Tip

If possible, use pickle juice in place of the vinegar.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

221 Calories
17g Fat
15g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 221
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 17g 22%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 243mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 15g 5%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 4g 7%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 16mg 1%
Iron 1mg 5%
Potassium 105mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.