Pasta salad with shrimp recipe

Pasta salad with shrimp          savory.recipes

Summer is made for salads, and this pasta salad is a step above old-fashioned macaroni salad with the addition of fresh cooked shrimp, and a tangy dressing. This is always a hit at pot-lucks and barbecues. Need help cooking shrimp? See Shrimp salad – cooking shrimp for tips.

Pasta Salad with Shrimp Recipe
Makes approximately 14 cups

• 1lb large elbow macaroni, or pasta of your choice, cooked
• 1lb shrimp, cleaned and cooked
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro or flat leaf parsley
• 8oz. mild cheddar cheese, cubed
• 2 TBS dill pickle relish
• 2 TBS sweet pickle relish

Dressing:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 TBS Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp. hot sauce, or to taste
• 1/2 tsp. salt, or to taste
• fresh ground pepper

Shrimp                          Robbie Owen-Wahl

How to Make Pasta Salad with Shrimp

1. In a small bowl stir together the mayonnaise and olive oil until smooth.
2. Add remaining ingredients, mix well; refrigerate.
3. In a large bowl, combine salad ingredients; toss to mix.
4. Stir in dressing.
5. Chill until ready to serve.

Try this with cool and refreshing Cold Avocado Soup and savory Grilled Salmon with Avocado Dill Oil.
Don’t forget dessert! Southern classic Hummingbird Cake rich with pineapple, banana, and pecans will do the trick.