SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH GINGER DRESSING

Shrimp Pasta Salad with Ginger Dressing image

Ginger dressing adds a zesty flavor to this great pasta salad made with shrimp - ready in 25 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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Ingredients

1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/3 cup Yoplait® plain yogurt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
Dash of red pepper sauce
8 ounces uncooked vermicelli, broken in half
1 package (8 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed, or 2 cups bite-size pieces cooked seafood
1/2 cup coarsely chopped peeled jicama
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
2 medium carrots, shredded (1 1/4 cups)
1 medium cucumber, coarsely chopped (1 cup)
Salad greens, if desired

Steps:

Mix all ingredients for Ginger Dressing. Set aside.
Cook and drain vermicelli as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Toss vermicelli, dressing and remaining ingredients except salad greens. Serve on salad greens.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 650 mg