Momma's Pasta and Shrimp Salad
"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."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Shrimp | 100g cooked | 99 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Cucumber | 1/2 cup sliced (52g) | 16 |
| Celery | 1 stalk (40g) | 6 |
| Macaroni | not in our table | 0 |
| Salad Dressing | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1/2 (12 ounce) package elbow macaroni
- 2 stalks celery, coarsely chopped
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 cucumber - peeled, seeded, and diced
- 1 tomato, diced
- 1 cup cooked small shrimp
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise, or to taste