saucy seafood macaroni salad

Name: Saucy Seafood Macaroni Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) macaroni or pasta shells (12 ounces), cooked al dente; 6 ounce(s) imitation crab, chopped (or 1/2 pound cooked shrimp); 3 - large eggs, hard cooked, chopped; 2 - stalks celery, chopped; 1/2 cup(s) diced sweet onion; 1/2 cup(s) frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup(s) salad dressing (not mayo); 1/3 cup(s) cocktail sauce; 1/4 teaspoon(s) old bay seasoning; - salt and pepper to taste

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Susan Bickta

Kutztown, PA

Updated on Jun 6, 2014

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.

Rate

prep time 10 Min

cook time 35 Min

method Stove Top

yield 8-10 serving(s)

Ingredients

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

How To Make saucy seafood macaroni salad

Step 1

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, imitation crab (or shrimp), chopped eggs, celery, onion and peas.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, combine the salad dressing, cocktail sauce and old bay. Add to pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
Step 3

Add salt and pepper to taste.
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