Shrimp Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 lb. elbow pasta
- 1 cup celery finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper finely diced
- 1/2 medium red onion finely diced
- 12 oz. cooked salad shrimp thawed
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- Juice and zest of half a lemon
- 2 tbsp dill chopped
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add the pasta and cook as per the package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled noodles, finely diced celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and thawed shrimp.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, fresh lemon juice and zest, chopped dill, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss until everything is well coated. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition
Calories: 174kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 51mgSodium: 140mgPotassium: 146mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 361IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg
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