Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
0.5 lb

Shrimp

peeled and chilled

3 unit

Potatoes

diced

3 unit

Eggs

hard-boiled, diced

1 cup

Celery

diced

0.5 cup

Onion

diced

0.5 cup

Sweet Pickles

diced

1 unit

Carrot

grated

1 cup

Mayonnaise

2 tbsp

Prepared Mustard

0.25 cup

Sugar

0.5 cup

Sweet Pickle Juice

0.5 tsp

Salt

0.25 tsp

Pepper

0.5 tsp

Celery Seed

Step 1
~4 min

Boil the shrimp until cooked through.

Step 2
~4 min

Peel and chill the cooked shrimp.

Step 3
~4 min

Boil the potatoes until tender.

Step 4
~4 min

Dice the boiled potatoes.

Step 5
~4 min

Hard-boil the eggs.

Step 6
~4 min

Dice the hard-boiled eggs.

Step 7
~4 min

Dice the celery.

Step 8
~4 min

Dice the onion.

Step 9
~4 min

Dice the sweet pickles.

Step 10
~4 min

Grate the carrot.

Step 11
~4 min

In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, potatoes, eggs, celery, onion, sweet pickles, and carrot.

Step 12
~4 min

In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, sweet pickle juice, salt, pepper, and celery seed.

Step 13
~4 min

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and mix well.

Step 14
~4 min

Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

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.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Mild
Noise Level
Quiet
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with crackers

Serve on toast

Serve as a side dish

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Tomato soup
Green salad
Coleslaw

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

Common at picnics and potlucks.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer holidays
Picnics

Occasion Tags

Lunch
Picnic
Potluck
Summer

Popularity Score

70/100

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