SHRIMP, GREEN BEAN AND FETA PASTA SALAD

Shrimp, Green Bean and Feta Pasta Salad image

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories Cheese

Time 20m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
8 ounces dried rotini pasta (or any similar size pasta)
1 lb medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
In pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until they turn bright green and start to soften.
Transfer beans to ice water immediately. When cool, drain them and pat them dry with a clean towel.
Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions (cook until al dente.).
Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cool and drain again until free of excess water. Set aside.
In large bowl, combine cooked green beans, pasta, shrimp, dill to taste, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.9, Fat 8.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 247.8, Sodium 594, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 2.7, Protein 35.9