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The Ladybugs' Recipes

Shrimp Confetti Pasta Salad
From:  TrapperJane
Ingredients:
25 (or so)
1-7 oz. box
1/4 - 1/3 c
1/4 - 1/3 c
1/4 - 1/3 c
1/4 - 1/3 c
1/4 - 1/3 c
1/2 c
1 - 2 T
 
 
 
 
 
 
thawed precooked cocktail sized shrimp
pasta shells or favorite shape for salads
mild sweet onion
celery
orange bell pepper
red bell pepper
yellow bell pepper
dill pickle juice
fresh lemon juice
Mayonnaise
"Louisiana Fish Fry Products Cajun Seasonings"(couple of shakes or to taste)
McCormick's California style garlic powder (couple of shakes or to taste)
Dill Weed (start with at least one heaping T then to taste)
White pepper
some salt (but taste first)
Procedure:

1.  Chop shrimp rather coarsely, dice vegetables rather finely and put in favorite bowl.
2.  Cook pasta until tender, drain and add immediately to shrimp and vegies.
3.  Add dill pickle juice, lemon juice and your seasonings.
4.  Toss together and refrigerate for at least an hour.
5.  Add your favorite Mayo...

(Mine is Mrs. Clark's Real Mayonnaise I buy from our little natural food store. If you can find it, it's really, really good!) after you've allowed the pasta to absorb the pickle juice. I've found when I add the pickle juice first and let it set, I don't need as much mayo. Then I just spoon in the mayo and toss until I feel it's the right consistency for us.

Personal tastes always rule.
Crabmeat works really well, too.

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