Grandma Bellows' Lemony Shrimp Macaroni Salad with Herbs Recipe
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Grandma Bellows' Lemony Shrimp Macaroni Salad with Herbs

By: Parizienne Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"This salad came straight from my grandmother's recipe collection. It's a tradition every summer and soooo refreshing and delicious. Be sure to put this on ice if it's going to be served outdoors."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.8 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (25)

Prep Time:
30 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
  • 2 (4.5 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained and chopped, or more to taste
  • 3 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • 2 green onions, finely sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill
  • 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 sprig fresh dill for garnish, or as needed
  • 1 sprig fresh parsley for garnish, or as needed

Directions

  1. Place the eggs into a saucepan in a single layer and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch. Cover the saucepan and bring the water to a boil; remove from heat and let the eggs stand in the hot water for 15 minutes. Drain the hot water; cool the eggs under cold running water in the sink. Peel and set aside.
  2. While the eggs are cooking, fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in the ditalini pasta, and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain. Rinse the pasta in cold water until cool and drain thoroughly.
  3. In a large salad bowl, lightly toss the cooked ditalini, shrimp, celery, green onions, chopped dill, chopped parsley, lemon juice, and mayonnaise until thoroughly combined. Season with salt and pepper. Slice the hard-cooked eggs, and retain several pretty slices for garnish. Gently fold in the rest of the eggs. Arrange reserved egg slices, sprigs of dill, and parsley sprigs on top of the salad; chill for 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 214 | Total Fat: 16.4g | Cholesterol: 97mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by Nana2007   view full review
This has been my basic macaroni salad recipe for almost 40 years. I use more hard boiled...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2010 by almondjoy2807   view full review
This is SUPER delicious!!! I made it for a family get-together and everyone loved it, and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 14, 2010 by tamra   view full review
I made this exactly as directed and it was excellent. Couldn't wait to eat the leftovers the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2010 by dejavu8   view full review
This is salad is divine. I had second helping as it was so addictive. I used Japanese...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2010 by CuppyCakeSweetiePie   view full review
Wonderful!!! I use much more shrimp, hard-boiled egg, and all the other fixin's in the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 11, 2010 by foodlover   view full review
Absolutely the best pasta salad I ever made!! I used mayo light due to the calories and had...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 11, 2010 by PAMMM   view full review
so good! followed recipe exactly, except used two eggs.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2010 by donnac   view full review
Prepared this just as the recipe recommended. EXCELLENT!! I severed this to my family, at a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2010 by Jennifer   view full review
I made this for my sister's fourth of July party. People were raving and even making...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.8 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by MANDT2   view full review
Perfect when made as submitted. My only change was to use fresh shrimp. Next time, I'll try...

 

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