Best Prawn Avocado Pasta Salad Recipes

PRAWN & AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

Prawn & avocado pasta salad image

A tasty and superhealthy summer salad

Provided by Good Food team

Categories Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Side dish, Snack, Starter, Supper

Time 22m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

400g bag penne pasta
400g bag raw peeled tiger prawns , defrosted
4 tbsp olive oil
juice and zest of 1 large lemon
1 small garlic clove , finely chopped
1 large avocado , peeled, stoned, cut into cubes
250g cherry tomato , halved
2 spring onions , thinly sliced
100g bag rocket
small bunch basil leaves, torn

Steps:

Cook the pasta in boiling water for 10-11 mins. Just before the end, add prawns and cook through. Drain, cool under cold water, drain and transfer to a big bowl.
Put the oil, lemon juice and zest, garlic, avocado, tomatoes and spring onions in a separate bowl, then mix well - don't mash the avocado. Season. Gently toss the mix into the pasta, with the rocket and basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 636 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 80 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.55 milligram of sodium

FIERY SHRIMP, AVOCADO AND PASTA SALAD

Fiery Shrimp, Avocado and Pasta Salad image

Provided by Food Network

Categories main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

Salt
8 ounces penne pasta
3/4 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
2 green onions, roughly chopped
2 ribs celery, roughly chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Tabasco sauce
2 ripe Haas avocados

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the penne. Before you boil the pasta, set the shrimp in a strainer and dip them in boiling water to cook them through, a few minutes. Drain, cool, pat dry and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Add the penne to the same boiling water and cook for about 8 to 10 minutes or until tender but still firm. In a food processor puree the green onions, celery, oil, lemon juice, and thyme. Season to taste with Tabasco sauce.
Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool thoroughly. Drain again and pat dry.
Combine the pasta, shrimp and toss with the dressing. Right before serving, peel, pit and dice the avocados and add them to the pasta. Toss gently and adjust the seasoning.

SHRIMP AVOCADO PASTA SALAD

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Make and share this Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dienia B.

Categories Australian

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cups farfalle pasta, cooked
1 cup cooked shrimp, peeled
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
1 lb Baby Spinach, washed drained
2 shallots, minced
1 avocado, peeled, chopped
1/4 cup feta

Steps:

For the dressing, mix olive oil, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice together. Set aside.
Mix cooked pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, spinach, shallots, avocado, and feta together; toss.
Add dressing and toss; serve or chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 565.7, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 5.2, Cholesterol 8.3, Sodium 233.1, Carbohydrate 64.8, Fiber 8.5, Sugar 4.1, Protein 15.3