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Momma's Pasta and Shrimp Salad

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"My mom threw this together for a family gathering one year at the last minute, and it is now the single most requested dish at every gathering...family or not! Wonderful shrimp and pasta salad that satisfies the carb crave and is healthier than some of the other options we have these days. Great for backyard barbecue with friends or a quiet dinner inside with family. Serve chilled. Add vinegar for an extra tang! Feel free to add olives, peppers, or whatever veggies you love. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving." — geminigirl

Directions

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
Transfer warm macaroni into a large salad bowl and gently mix in celery, onion, cucumber, tomato, shrimp, and Italian salad dressing; refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight for best flavor). Gently fold mayonnaise into salad and serve.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 10 mins
READY IN 1 hr 30 mins

Footnotes

Cook's Note:
If you do not like celery, use celery seed.
Add a teaspoon of vinegar and mix to individual servings for an extra zing.

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Nutrition

Calories
528 kcal
26%

Carbohydrates
31.9 g
10%

Cholesterol
56 mg
19%

Fat
41 g
63%

Fiber
2.3 g
9%

Protein
9.5 g
19%

Sodium
920 mg
37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Momma's Pasta and Shrimp Salad

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 528
Calories from Fat: 369

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 41g 63 %
Saturated Fat 6.3g 31 %
Cholesterol 56mg 19 %
Sodium 920mg 37 %
Potassium 322mg 9 %
Total Carbohydrates 31.9g 10 %
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 9 %
Protein 9.5g 19 %
** Sugars 6.9g
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 21 %
Thiamin 34 %
Niacin 30 %
Vitamin B6 25 %
Magnesium 13 %
Folate 50 %

* 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.