Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

My mom's shrimp macaroni salad is a bit unusual but has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for many ingredients, but it's worth the

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish
2 ounces cooked salad shrimp
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon chili powder
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain well.
2 Combine mayonnaise, celery, relish, shrimp, ketchup, vinegar, onion, bell pepper, parsley, horseradish, celery seed, hot pepper sauce, chili powder, salt, and black pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Fold macaroni into mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.