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Shrimp Pasta Salad

A refreshing Shrimp Pasta Salad made with tender shrimp, fresh vegetables, pasta, and a creamy lemon dressing. Perfect for summer lunches, meal prep, and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 340
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz rotini pasta
  • 1 lb cooked shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup celery diced
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ¼ cup red onion diced
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 1 Large Cooking Pot Used to boil pasta and cook shrimp if needed.
  • 1 Steamer Used for steaming shrimp.
  • 1  Colander Used to drain pasta and rinse it with water.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl Used to combine pasta, shrimp, vegetables, and dressing.
  • 1 Small Bowl Used for preparing the salad dressing.
  • 1 Chef’s Knife Used to chop vegetables and ingredients.
  • 1 Cutting Board Used for preparing and cutting ingredients.
  • 1 Peeler Used for peeling vegetables if required.
  • 1 Measuring Cups Used to measure ingredients accurately.
  • 1 Measuring Spoons Used for measuring sauces and seasonings.
  • 1 Tongs Used to mix and serve the salad.
  • 1 Serving Bowl Used for presenting the Shrimp Pasta Salad.

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions.
  2. Drain, rinse, and cool completely.
  3. Whisk together dressing ingredients.
  4. Combine pasta, shrimp, celery, cucumber, tomatoes, and onion.
  5. Pour dressing over the salad and toss.
  6. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Use medium or large shrimp for the best texture and taste. Fresh lemon juice adds a refreshing flavor to the salad. Chill the Shrimp Pasta Salad before serving to enhance its taste and provide the best results.