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Ingredients
- 1 box elbow macaroni (to make at least 6 cups cooked macaroni)
- 2 cups Blue Plate® Light Mayonnaise with Greek Yogurt
- 1/4 cup sweet relish
- 1 tablespoon classic seafood seasoning blend
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh dill
- 2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced bell pepper (orange, red or yellow)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 363g | |
| Calories 243 | |
| Calories from Fat 21 | 9% |
| Total Fat 2.3g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat 0.35g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 323mg | 108% |
| Sodium 1566mg | 65% |
| Potassium 492mg | 14% |
| Total Carbs 29.11g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 12% |
| Sugars 21.84g | 15% |
| Protein 27.73g | 44% |
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