Description
This Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing and delicious dish that pairs perfectly with summer gatherings or as a quick weeknight meal. Featuring tender shrimp, crunchy vegetables, and a creamy dressing, this salad offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures. In just 25 minutes, you can prepare a satisfying dish that’s both nutritious and versatile. Whether served chilled as a side dish at potlucks or enjoyed as a light lunch, this Shrimp Pasta Salad is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 1 pound cooked small shrimp (100 – 200 count size)
- 3 stalks celery (diced)
- 1 red bell pepper (diced)
- 3 green onions (sliced thin)
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1.5 cups plain low-fat yogurt
- 1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the elbow macaroni according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, mayonnaise, Old Bay Seasoning, yellow mustard, soy sauce, and Italian dressing until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta, shrimp, peas, diced red pepper, sliced green onions, and diced celery. Toss gently.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and stir to coat everything evenly.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 48 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider incorporating toasted nuts or seeds. Use fresh vegetables for enhanced flavor and texture. This salad is best enjoyed chilled; allow it to sit in the refrigerator for at least an hour to let flavors meld.