Unlike the previous years, our Christmas Family Reunion is a lot different this year. It’s a lot smaller, more intimate. There’s father and my mother. There’s my brother, his wife, and their children. My sister, my cousin Rome, and our small family of four: peanutbutter♥, Ykaie, Twinkle, and of course, me.
Christmas is that one time of the year where everyone gathers around and celebrate. But there had been some sort of misunderstanding late this year among my relatives so the grand Christmas Family reunion which we have annually didn’t push through. So come December 25th, my siblings and my cousin Rome gathered at my parents house to celebrate Christmas.
To make it more special, I made Shrimp Macaroni Salad with Lady’s Choice Mayonnaise which I put in a bowl in the shape of Santa’s face.
We had a festive Christmas table with Chocolate Cake, Steak Fried Rice, Baby Back Ribs, Pork Barbecue, Fruit Salad, and of course, my Lady’s Choice Shrimp macaroni Salad.
The kids loved that the Macaroni Salad this year looked like Santa Claus!!
My father usually plays the Santa Claus in our family. It’s sad that he got really sick late this year..
… but he still did great as Santa! He distributed all the gifts to his beloved grandchildren.
Another great thing is that we have our little miss Santa Clause celebrating her first Christmas.
It was indeed a happy Christmas Family Reunion so full of love and memories I’ll cherish forever.
How was your Christmas Family Reunion?
Lady’s Choice Shrimp Macaroni Salad
Ingredients
- 700 ml Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise
- 400g elbow macaroni pasta, cooked according to package directions
- ⅓ cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup cooked shrimp, shells removed half of it is chopped into small pieces
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits
- ½ cup raisins
- Sugar, salt and pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in one large bowl, except whole shrimp.
- Mix well.
- Season with salt, sugar, and pepper to taste.
- Chill then garnish with whole shrimp on top before serving.
71 Responses
What a beautiful family! And it looks like that everyone had lots of fun!
The salad looks comforting and tasty…no wonder kids love it.
Thanks Angie!
Just in time! I have wanted to make a macaroni salad these past few days. Thanks for sharing. Looks yum and easy to make
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You’re welcome Arra!
Maybe you can push through your grand reunion this year. 🙂 It looks like you really had fun even you only have intimate celebration.
We’ll see if we can push through with a bigger reunion.
Christmas is always lovely and better with family! You can tell the happiness you shared with all those beautiful smiles. Glad the kids loved the food!
We had a really nice Christmas. Thanks!
I will definitely try the shrimp macaroni. It’s something new to the taste and eyes of my boys. I made a tuna macaroni pasta weeks ago and they enjoyed it. Bet this new offering will also be a hit to the boys. Thank you for sharing.
By the way, I wish your father good health and long life. And the little miss clause is a cutie. 🙂
I always admire you and your yummy cooking. Belated Merry Christmas!
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Looks yummy the shrimp! Hmmn… nagutom ako dun! 😀
Thanks!
Sarap ng handa ninyo last Christmas 🙂 It’s really fun to share good food with family on special occasions. Your post reminds me to use my Lady’s Choice mayo and make a chicken macaroni salad 🙂
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Thanks Erlaine!
This looks real easy to make! Will definitely try since macaroni salad is hubby’s ultimate comfort food 🙂
It sure is! And it’s guaranteed delicious!
Your macaroni salad looks delicious. I didn’t know that shrimp can add flavor to this dish. I would love to try this since my husband love macaroni salad.
Your macaroni salad looks delicious. I didn’t know that shrimp can add flavor to this dish. I would love to try this since my husband love macaroni salad. 🙂
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Your husband would love this for sure!
Ang cute ni Ms Santa!
Would love to try this recipe mare, hindi ba overwhelming ang lasa ng shrimp?
Hindi naman. Swak na swak nga mare!
My husband and I love Macaroni salad. But we always just eat the ones we’re given or served, haha, we have never tried doing it here. We should. Thanks for this recipe.
P.S. Your post made me feel nostalgic. Our Christmas celebrations as a family will never be the same again without my brother who passed away two Decembers ago.
Glad that your dad have recovered enough to still distribute gifts for his grandchildren. 🙂
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You should try making at home! I’m sure you’ll love it cause you have control over the ingredients.
I will try this recipe. This looks delicious. Plus I’ve been craving for shrimps this past few days. perfect timing. 😀
Thanks!
Wow, yum! I always put chicken with my mac salad. I should try shrimp next time. 🙂
Naku, I’m sure you’ll love it with Shrimp.
Omg saraaaaap. I remember when my mom used to make her macaroni salad with Lady’s Choice. It is the number one choice. Thanks for sharing 🙂
You’re welcome!
Looks superlicious mommy.. gonna try that out very soon! Thanks for sharing.
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Thanks May Ann! Hope you like it.
This is an interesting macaroni salad combination. Will give this a try!
Hope you like it.
ohana! god bless you and your family. 🙂
Thanks!
Glad w follow the same recipe (except for the shrimps = allergic). My pet peeve is macaroni salad recipes that use condensed milk huhu
TRUE!! I also don’t like Macaroni Salad that uses condensed milk…
I love the idea of including the shrimps in macaroni salad. Will definitely try this out. Thanks for sharing your recipe! 🙂
You’re welcome Mhaan!
Sarap naman kumain sa inyo lol!
heehee. Thanks Ro!
I often make macaroni salad, pero di ko pa na try yung may shrimp 🙂 I’d love to try that one of these days.
I’m sure you’d love it.
Lovely family photo! As always your food photos makes me drool, super yummy and delicious looking. I haven’t tried shrimp macaroni salad but I will make some soon. This recipe sounds delicious.
Thanks Melgie!
This makes me crave for macaroni salad. Tamang tama I have Lady’s Choice Real Mayonnaise in our fridge.
tamang-tama! You can make it today.
My weakness. I love looking the family photos. What a happy family. The smiles says it all.
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Thanks Mommy Mecheel.
We always serve Macaroni Salad every Christmas but haven’t tried putting shrimps to it since I’m allergic :(( You have a beautiful family 🙂
Thanks Ayi. Too bad you’re allergic to shrimps
Hi sis! Congratulations for being one of the nominees (blogapolis), saw it at nuffnang and already voted for you thru twitter. 🙂
awww. Thank you!
The photos are so cute plus your little Miss Santa Claus!
Thanks Marie!
Awwww! Twinkle looks really cute on her outfit!! Ang bilis nya lumaki! ♥
Oo nga eh.
This looks very delicious. Will let my mom to this unique recipe for the whole family. Love shrimp 🙂
Thanks Mark!
every holiday I am always looking forward for a reunion. I love macaroni salad I like the twist of shrimps
Thanks Mommy Anna!
Macaroni salad with a twist! What a good idea! Sayang I really can’t eat much shrimp because my little girl is still nursing and she gets rashes when I eat shrimp.
Awww, that’s too bad. bawi na lang when she grows up.
My mouth is watering on that salad with shrimp.it looks so yummy!
Thanks Melissa!
I would love to make this shrimp macaroni salad din! I am allergic to shrimps but I am slowly working it in my system….I need to use na the mayo I got for christmas 🙂
It’s time to make macaroni salad!
Doing the macaroni salad is never the same without Lady’s Choice Real Mayo. This is the one we used in preparing the same dish at home.
I agree. Thanks Allan.
wow! i always use chicken for my macaroni salad. i didn’t know that shrimp can also be a good alternative. 🙂
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You’ll love Shrimp in Macaroni Salad!