PASTA SHELL AND SHRIMP OR HAM SALAD

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Make and share this Pasta Shell and Shrimp or Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups pasta shells, cooked al dente
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced green and red bell pepper
1/2 cup blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil)
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a bowl and toss with tomato and shrimp or ham.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shallots, garlic, celery, carrot, red and green bell peppers. Stir well then add the olive/vegetable oil blend in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in parsley, basil, thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold the sauce into the pasta mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, but let sit 20 - 30 minutes at room temperature until ready to serve.

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