Friday Seashell Salad

Prep: 15 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A vibrant seafood pasta salad with tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy French dressing, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light summer lunches.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked shell macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons instant minced onion
  • 1/2 cup French dressing
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sweet basil
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup small cooked shrimp
  • 3 stalks celery
  • 1 green pepper
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise

Instructions

  1. Combine shell macaroni with instant minced onion, French dressing, salt, sweet basil, garlic powder, pepper, and lemon juice; mix well.
  2. Chill the mixture for at least 1 hour.
  3. Add cooked shrimp, chopped celery, chopped green pepper, and mayonnaise to the chilled mixture.
  4. Toss lightly to combine all ingredients.
  5. Serve well chilled.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

505 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 11.2g 22% DV
Total Fat 34.7g 44% DV
Carbs 41.2g 15% DV
Fiber 5g 18% DV
Sugar 8.2g 16% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10351.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 545.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 33.5mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 33.5mcg 4% DV
Vitamin C 41.5mg 46% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 84.8mg 7% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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