CHILI, LIME AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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Liven up your pasta salad by adding a feast of flavours such as chili, lime and shrimp. So tasty! If you can't find fresh limes, bottled lime juice will do instead. Or try lemons for a more subtle kick.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces penne pasta
2 limes, zest and juice of
2 red chili peppers, de-seeded and chopped
6 tablespoons olive oil
1 pinch superfine sugar
7 ounces shrimp, cooked and peeled
4 tomatoes, chopped
2 red onions, chopped
6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
12 ounces salad leaves

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, rinse in cold water until just cold, then drain again.
  • Put the lime zest and juice, chilis, oil and sugar in a jug and whisk. Season well, then pour into a bowl with the shrimp, tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
  • Add the prepared pasta and the salad leaves, toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 597.9, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 96.6, Sodium 125.1, Carbohydrate 83.7, Fiber 13, Sugar 7.4, Protein 19

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