Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. mayonnaise or possibly salad dressing
  • 1/4 c. peanut oil or possibly extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 to 2 teaspoon curry pwdr
  • 1 lg. clove, garlic, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 (6 ounce.) pkg. frzn, peeled, cooked shrimp, thawed
  • 4 c. cooked corkscrew macaroni
  • 2 (7 ounce.) cans tuna (water pack), liquid removed and broken into chunks
  • 1/2 c. minced celery
  • 1/2 c. minced parsley
  • 1/2 c. sliced pitted ripe olives
  • Lettuce leaves
  • Sliced pitted ripe olives (optional)
  • Parsley sprigs (optional)

Method

  • In a large bowl, stir together mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, curry pwdr, garlic, and salt.
  • Remove and refrigeratea few of the shrimp to use for garnish, if you like.
  • Add in the remaining shrimp, macaroni, tuna, celery, the minced parsley, and the 1/2 c. olives to the mayonnaise mix; toss gently to coat, being careful not to tear macaroni.
  • Cover; refrigeratecompletely.
  • To serve, spoon the salad into a lettuce-lined bowl.
  • Top with the reserved shrimp, additional olives, and parsley sprigs, if you like.
  • Makes 6 to 8 side-dish servings.