Best Simple Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipes

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SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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This easy shrimp pasta salad is ready in minutes! Made with healthy ingredients, veggies and bright lemon dressing. Perfect for potlucks.

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Main Course     Side Dish

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces uncooked whole wheat elbow macaroni (or similar small pasta, such as mini shells (about 2 cups uncooked macaroni))
1 pound frozen salad shrimp (thawed and patted dry, or use roughly chopped peeled and deveined cooked shrimp)
1 cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
1 red bell pepper (cored and cut into a 1/4-inch dice)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
2 green onions (finely chopped (about 1/4 cup))
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
2/3 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (from about 1/2 lemon)
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional to taste)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (plus additional to taste)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Shake off as much water as possible. Let the colander with the pasta sit in the sink or on a towel to continue draining while you prepare the rest of the salad.
  • In a small bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the dressing ingredients: Greek yogurt, lemon juice, honey, white vinegar, Dijon, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • In a large serving bowl, place the shrimp, celery, bell pepper, peas, green onion, and dill. Shake the pasta once more, then add it to the bowl. Drizzle with the dressing and stir gently to combine. Taste and adjust the seasoning as desired.
  • If time allows, place the pasta in the refrigerator and chill for 1 hour prior to serving. Enjoy directly from the fridge or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 194 kcal, Carbohydrate 28 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g

SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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I adore shrimp, so discovering it in this pasta salad recipe was a real treat for me. The lemon-dill sauce is light and bright. It's one of our favorite cold pasta salad recipes! -Traci Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces uncooked small pasta shells (about 2-2/3 cups)
1 pound peeled and deveined cooked shrimp, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
4 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons snipped fresh dill
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon white pepper

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain; rinse with cold water and drain again., In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Mix remaining ingredients; stir into pasta mixture. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

GERMAN SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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This is a favorite recipe handed down from my Oma, who used to make this for the deli. She used elbow macaroni. I have altered her methods to decrease prep time without sacrificing flavor.

Provided by Liquid Kitten

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 8h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (16 ounce) package elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon salt
3 tablespoons white vinegar
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 teaspoon dried dill weed
1 teaspoon dried parsley
½ cup olive oil mayonnaise (such as Hellman's®), or more as needed
½ lime, juiced
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
2 stalks celery, diced
½ onion, diced
freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 (6 ounce) cans small shrimp, drained

Steps:

  • Bring 4 quarts of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon salt. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
  • Combine vinegar, sugar, dill, and parsley in a large bowl. Muddle the herbs with flat spatula and mix until sugar is dissolved. Whisk in mayonnaise, lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt until creamy. Stir in celery and onion. Cover and refrigerate.
  • Rinse pasta under cold water. Fold pasta into the dressing until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate, folding salad occasionally so that dressing is evenly absorbed, 8 hours to overnight. Add more mayonnaise if pasta looks dry.
  • Gently fold in shrimp in the last fold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 77.7 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 17.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 1366 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

EASY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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A quick and easy 6-ingredient pasta salad that is perfect for workplace potluck or family dinner. Best served chilled.

Provided by jessiewei

Categories     Weeknight

Time 20m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (12 ounce) box tri-colored rotini pasta
3 cups shrimp, cooked
3 stalks green onions, finely chopped
3 roma tomatoes, diced
3/4 cup newman's own light Italian dressing
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta until it is Al Dente (follow directions on the box), drain and place in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the shrimp, diced tomatoes, and green onions to the pasta while it is still hot. Pour in a little bit of the Italian dressing, sprinkle in some salt, and mix gently to combine the ingredients.
  • Repeat another layer of Italian dressing and salt as desired, and mix the ingredients gently.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.5, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 0.2, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 265.7, Carbohydrate 34.3, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.9, Protein 6

EASY ELEGANT SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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

Provided by opera_vanderzee

Categories     Potluck

Time 15m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed
1/4 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup green onion, sliced
1/3 cup canola oil
1/3 cup red wine vinegar
2 1/2 teaspoons dill weed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • In large bowl, combine the pasta, shrimp, onions and parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, combine the rest of ingredients and whisk until blended. Pour over pasta mix, toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1 to 2 hours.

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