Shrimp Salad

This recipe comes straight from the south! My grandmother made it after having it at a family reunion in southern Lousiana. When I asked her the ingredients, she gave me them off the top of her head. You know how grandmothers are though, a little more of this, a little less of that. SO...if it doesn't taste right the first time, keep adding more. :)

Ingredients:

Ranch Suddenly Salad minus the seasoning packet
1/4 c red onion (more if preferred)
2 tbsp bread and butter pickles
2 tbsp dill pickles
1 stalk of celery
1/4 green bell pepper
3 boiled eggs
salt and pepper (to taste)
2 cap fulls apple cider vinegar
1/2 c mayo
1/4 c ranch dressing
1 8 oz pkg popcorn shrimp (or fresh boiled)
1/8 c Italian dressing

*Keep adding ranch dressing and mayo, don't want it too dry
*Could substitute relish for the pickles and apple cider vinegar

Directions:

Cook your shrimp according to directions and dice all the veggies and eggs. Mix it all together! Chill until ready to serve. That's the best thing about a salad, it takes no time to make.

 

Review:

I have to admit that I am a little skeptical about a salad that has shrimp in it, but this was so good. I had heard from my family what it hit it was at the family reunion, but again I was iffy. I did try it and I liked it! My grandmother served it alongside our burgers and hot dogs at a fourth of July party for the family. I'm not sure that the kids (or my husband) tried it, but the rest of the family did and there were no left overs. I was a little surprised, but it was really good. I would recommend this as a substitution for your next potatoe salad or instead of a macaroni salad at your next family gathering.