Easy Healthy Shrimp Macaroni Salad
With a creamy, lemony dressing and tons of crunchy fresh veggies, this easy and healthy Shrimp Macaroni Salad is a total crowd pleaser. It is a perfect make-ahead lunch or dinner, perfect for meal prep.
Equipment
- 1 pot medium-sized
- 1 bowl medium-sized
- 1 knife
- 1 chopping board
- 1 spoon large, for mixing
Ingredients
- 150 grams dry macaroni
- 340 grams frozen shrimp
- 150 grams frozen peas
- 1 red bell pepper
- 4 green onions
- 1 celery
- 100 grams plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 tablespoon of dried dill
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1 lemon zest and juice
- 100 grams mayonnaise
- ΒΌ bunch fresh parsley about 3 tablespoons
Instructions
- Bring a medium-sized pot of water to a boil, season the water generously with salt, and add the macaroni. Set your timer for one minute shy of the package instructions.
- While the macaroni is cooking, make the dressing by mixing the mayo, yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and dill in the bottom of a medium-sized mixing bowl. Chop the red pepper, celery, and green onions, and add them to the bowl too.
- When your timer beeps, add the shrimp to the macaroni pot. Cook for one more minute, then add the peas. Cook for an additional 30 seconds, then drain the pasta/shrimp/pea mixture and rinse under cold water until it is no longer steamy.
- Add the cooled macaroni, peas, and shrimp to the mixing bowl with the dressing and veggies and toss well to combine.
- Enjoy the salad right away, or transfer it to a storage container to keep in the fridge.
Nutrition
Calories: 458kcalCarbohydrates: 40.2gProtein: 25.2gFat: 21.8gSaturated Fat: 3.1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 940mgPotassium: 311mgFiber: 4.5gSugar: 7.2gCalcium: 96mgIron: 4mg
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