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Shrimp Pasta Salad

This easy shrimp pasta salad is ready in minutes! Made with healthy ingredients, veggies and bright lemon dressing. Perfect for potlucks.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 194 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

For the Shrimp and Pasta:
  • 8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni or similar small pasta, such as mini shells (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni)
  • 1 pound frozen salad shrimp thawed and patted dry, or use roughly chopped peeled and deveined cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup diced celery about 2 stalks
  • 1 red bell pepper cored and cut into a 1/4-inch dice
  • 1 cup frozen peas thawed
  • 2 green onions finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
For the Dressing:
  • ⅔ cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice from about 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus additional to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper plus additional to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  2. In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  3. In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  4. If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

Notes

  • TO STORE: Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days. Stir to recombine and top with a bit of additional lemon juice and pinch of salt to wake up the leftovers.
  • TO MAKE GLUTEN FREE: Use gluten-free pasta noodles (be VERY careful not to overcook them, and drain them immediately).

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 8) servings Calories 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 19g (38%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Potassium 218mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 655IU (13%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 122mg (12%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 194

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 8) servings
Calories 194kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Potassium 218mg 5%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 655IU 13%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 122mg 12%
Iron 3mg 17%

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

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