Shrimp, Corn & California Avocado Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8 Servings

  • Calories

    3298 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    American

Shrimp, Corn & California Avocado Pasta Salad

From the kitchen of Cookin' Canuck. www.cookincanuck.com

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Ingredients

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The Salad:

  • 1 large California avocado
  • 1 13 oz box small shell whole wheat pasta, cooked and rinsed with cold water
  • ½ lb. grilled large shrimp without shells or tails
  • 2 grilled corn cobs kernels cut off & cobs discarded
  • 1 cup Grape or Cherry Tomatoes cut in half

The Dressing:

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced shallots
  • 2 tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • extra salt and pepper to taste (optional)
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Instructions

The Salad:

  1. Cut half of the avocado into chunks and the other half into thin slices.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the avocado chunks, cooked pasta, shrimp, corn kernels and tomatoes.

The Dressing:

  1. In the bowl of a food processor, combine the basil leaves, olive oil, shallots, Greek yogurt, salt and pepper. Puree until almost smooth.
  2. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  3. Lay the avocado slices on top of the pasta salad. Serve.

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Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.5Cups Calories 329.8kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 41.3g (14%) Protein 12.8g (26%) Fat 13.8g (21%) Saturated Fat 1.7g (9%) Cholesterol 43.1mg (14%) Sodium 201.4mg (8%) Potassium 237mg (7%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3.8g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 3298 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.5Cups
Calories 329.8kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 41.3g 14%
Protein 12.8g 26%
Fat 13.8g 21%
Saturated Fat 1.7g 9%
Cholesterol 43.1mg 14%
Sodium 201.4mg 8%
Potassium 237mg 5%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3.8g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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