Macaroni Crabmeat Salad
(from shytowntee’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living (from RecipeThing user saymyname) (from RecipeThing user Candace84)
Serves 8 peopleCategories: Pasta, Salad, Seafood
Ingredients
- 1 (8 ounce) package shell macaroni
- 1 (6 1/2 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 small onion, chopped (I use 1/4 c. chopped)
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, finely chopped
- 3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I add a couple more tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
- 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper (or to taste)
- paprika
Directions
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Prepare macaroni according to the package directions; drain and let cool.
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Add cooled macaroni and remaining ingredients to a large mixing bowl; stir gently to combine.
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Cover and chill several hours; adjust seasoning to taste.
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Sprinkle with paprika right before serving, if desired.