Follow these steps for perfect results
Shrimp
peeled and chilled
Potatoes
diced
Eggs
hard-boiled, diced
Celery
diced
Onion
diced
Sweet Pickles
diced
Carrot
grated
Mayonnaise
Prepared Mustard
Sugar
Sweet Pickle Juice
Salt
Pepper
Celery Seed
Boil the shrimp until cooked through.
Peel and chill the cooked shrimp.
Boil the potatoes until tender.
Dice the boiled potatoes.
Hard-boil the eggs.
Dice the hard-boiled eggs.
Dice the celery.
Dice the onion.
Dice the sweet pickles.
Grate the carrot.
In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, sweet pickles, and carrot.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, sweet pickle juice, salt, pepper, and celery seed.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Expert advice for the best results
Add a dash of hot sauce for a little spice.
Use dill pickles instead of sweet pickles for a less sweet flavor.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Can be made a day ahead
Serve on a bed of lettuce or in a bowl.
Serve with crackers
Serve on toast
Serve as a side dish
Light and crisp
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Common at picnics and potlucks.
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