Shrimp Pasta Salad

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD
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2 pkgs. Good Seasons Italian dressing mix
2 c. mayonnaise
2 c. buttermilk
1 lb. vermicelli, break into 1 inch pieces
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
2 c. celery, sliced thin
10 to 12 green onions, sliced
3 hard cooked eggs, chopped
8-10 oz. can shrimp
Toasted almonds as garnish

Combine all ingredients but shrimp and almonds. Chill overnight. Add shrimp and almonds just before serving.

Note: Mixture will appear soupy when first mixed, but will set up as it's chilled overnight. Imitation crab meat can be used instead of shrimp.

Nancy Johnson's Version

1 package vermicelli pasta (cooked, chill a bit but you don't want them cold)

Mix together:
2 cups mayo
2 cups buttermilk
2 packages of dry good seasoning Italian dressing

Then add
1 1/2 cups chopped celery
1 bunch of green onions finely chopped
3/4 lb. salad shrimp.

You can mix all together in a bowl. Don't add shrimp until ready to serve. It's better to make this salad the day before as the dressing will soak into the noodles.