The people of Acadia Parish believe everything is better when you add crawfish or shrimp, especially salad. A favorite around Easter, salad isnt’ just a side anymore. Cajun Harvest Country is full of surprises like this, and the people here are just as fun! Come for a visit during Easter, Christmas, Mardi Gras, or any day to experience fun, the Cajun way!
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked rice
- ½ c. mayonnaise
- 1 c. marinated, cooked crawfish/shrimp
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 hard-cooked eggs, diced
- ½ tsp mustard
- ¼ c. diced onion
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ c. diced celery
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ diced bell pepper
- 2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
- 2 tbsp stuffed olives, diced
Directions
Marinate crawfish with Creole seasons for several hours and
combine with first eight ingredients. Mix the next five ingredients and combine
all ingredients in salad bowl or mold.
Makes 6 to 8 servings
Recipe courtesy: Rice Festival winner, Mary Ann Sagrer
