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saucy seafood macaroni salad

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Recipe by
Susan Bickta
@souxie
Kutztown, PA

I first tasted this macaroni salad at a picnic in 1978. I don't know where the recipe originated, but this is the version I have come up with. The addition of cocktail sauce is the perfect compliment to the surimi. On special occasions I use shrimp instead of the imitation crabmeat.

yield 8 -10
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For saucy seafood macaroni salad

  • 1 box
    macaroni or pasta shells (12 ounces), cooked al dente
  • 6 oz
    imitation crab, chopped (or 1/2 pound cooked shrimp)
  • 3
    large eggs, hard cooked, chopped
  • 2
    stalks celery, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    diced sweet onion
  • 1/2 c
    frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 c
    salad dressing (not mayo)
  • 1/3 c
    cocktail sauce
  • 1/4 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • salt and pepper to taste

How To Make saucy seafood macaroni salad

  • 1
    In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, imitation crab (or shrimp), chopped eggs, celery, onion and peas.
  • 2
    In a medium bowl, combine the salad dressing, cocktail sauce and old bay. Add to pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
  • 3
    Add salt and pepper to taste.
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