Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Family Macaroni Shrimp Salad

My mom made this a lot when I was growing up, mainly for family parties and holidays. This is my version, made to go along with Easter dinner.

Macaroni Shrimp Salad

1 lb. salad macaroni (ditalini), boiled with 3 TB. Salt, drained
1 bunch green onions, quartered and sliced very thin (my mom hates the texture of onions)
1 6 oz. can black pearl olives, sliced
5-6 large eggs, boiled for ten minutes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, seeds removed, small chop
2 cans mini shrimp, drained

Toss all ingredients, then fold in:

Dressing

Combine:
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 tsp. salt
2 TB. milk
2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

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2 comments:

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oh yeah! i think it's delicious. Can i have some?

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Indeed, the Family Macaroni Shrimp Salad. I really like Shrimp, its one of my favorite seafood dishes. Is it possible to replace the salad recipe with another seafood ingredients?