Shrimp Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: about 12 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni; 1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41-50 per pound); 1 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/2 cup finely chopped onion; 1 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon white vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Total Time Prep/total time: 25 min. + chilling

Yield about 12 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Shrimp pasta salad is creamy, crunchy and packed with tender shrimp. This protein-rich macaroni salad is perfect as a light lunch or a side dish for potlucks and picnics.

Ingredients

8 ounces uncooked elbow macaroni
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp (41-50 per pound)
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again.
In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, celery, pepper and onion. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 243 calories, 15g fat (3g saturated fat), 66mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Elbow macaroni, shrimp and crunchy veggies like celery, sweet red pepper and onion get covered in a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise and yogurt. It's the perfect go-to when you're looking for something light and tasty. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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