Mom's Shrimp Macaroni Salad

My mom's unusual salad has been popular with friends and family for many years. This salad calls for a lot of ingredients but is worth the effort. If possible, use pickle juice instead of the vinegar.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 221 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon celery seed
• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1 cup uncooked elbow macaroni
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• ⅛ teaspoon chili powder
• ½ cup diced celery
• 2 ounces cooked salad shrimp
• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 tablespoon finely diced onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped green bell pepper
• ¼ cup sweet pickle relish

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add the macaroni and let it cook until al dente; drain well.

Step 2

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine onion, bell pepper, celery, mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, ketchup, pickle juices, horseradish, hot pepper sauce, parsley, celery seed, chili powder, salt, black pepper and shrimp. Fold the macaroni into the mixture. Cover and chill at least 3 hours before serving.