Seafood Macaroni Salad

Dive into a bowl of creamy, refreshing flavor with this Seafood Macaroni Salad—a perfect blend of tender macaroni, succulent shrimp, and shredded imitation crab meat. This crowd-pleasing dish is elevated with crisp celery, sweet red bell pepper, and pops of green peas, all coated in a tangy, herb-infused dressing featuring mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an effortless way to bring a touch of coastal charm to your next picnic, potluck, or family dinner. Serve it chilled for the ultimate summertime side dish or light meal!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Macaroni pasta
• 1 cup Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 cup Imitation crab meat (shredded)
• 1 stalk Celery (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (minced)
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Fresh dill (chopped)
• 0.5 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Frozen peas (thawed)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, shredded imitation crab meat, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, minced red onion, and thawed peas.

Step 3

In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper to create a creamy dressing.

Step 4

Add the cooled macaroni pasta to the seafood and vegetable mixture in the large bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients and gently toss everything together until well mixed.

Step 5

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 6

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1219.6 grams (1219.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2779

Total Fat 151.30g	194%
Saturated Fat 20.70g	103%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 714mg	238%
Sodium 4726mg	205%
Total Carbohydrate 253.50g	92%
Dietary Fiber 14.90g	53%
Total Sugars 36.80g
Protein 109.90g	220%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 297mg	23%
Iron 7mg	37%
Potassium 1956mg	42%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.4%

Protein: 15.6%

Carbs: 36.0%