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Easy Shrimp Pasta Salad
4.8 from 51 votes

Easy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Easy Shrimp Pasta Salad combines cooked shrimp and farfalle pasta with fresh dill and shredded Parmesan cheese, all tossed in a tangy lemon dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, honey, Dijon mustard, and garlic. The salad offers a refreshing balance of bright citrus and savory cheese with the firm texture of pasta and tender shrimp. It works well as a light main course or a side dish for warm-weather meals or picnics, providing a cool, flavorful option that holds up well when chilled.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Course: Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks
Cuisine: American, International, Canadian, gluten-free

Ingredients

For the pasta salad:
  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta or your favorite pasta
  • 1 pound Shrimp cooked
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup dill fresh
For the lemon dressing:
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice from 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • black pepper to taste
  • kosher salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt the water generously. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  2. While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. When the pasta is done cooking, drain and run cold water over the pasta.
  4. Place pasta in a large bowl and add cooked shrimp, fresh dill, and Parmesan cheese.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Serve.