Shrimp, Corn, and Goat-Cheese Pasta Salad
With its bright colors and fresh taste, this shrimp and vegetable salad is perfect for summer dinners.

Ingredients
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1 pound large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
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3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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3 cups fresh corn kernels
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1 pound grape tomatoes, halved
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4 ounces orzo (small, rice-shaped pasta)
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2 cups torn butter lettuce
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2 ounces soft mild goat cheese, crumbled
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
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3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, plus wedges for garnish
Directions
1.
Rinse and pat shrimp dry. Heat 1-1/2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking; cook shrimp, stirring, until just cooked through, about 2 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Wipe skillet clean and add remaining 1-1/2 tablespoons oil. Cook corn with tomatoes, stirring, until just tender, about 3 minutes. Add corn mixture to bowl, salt and pepper to taste and let cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally, 20 to 25 minutes.
2.
Cook pasta in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta well in a fine sieve and add to bowl with remaining ingredients, tossing to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve with lime wedges. Makes 6 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 310, Total Fat 11.5 g, Saturated Fat 2.5 g, Cholesterol 98 mg, Sodium 145 mg, Carbohydrate 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g. Daily Values: Vitamin A 0%, Vitamin C 0%, Calcium 0%, Iron 0%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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