Shrimp Pasta Salad
From: Better Homes and GardensJust about any shape of pasta does the trick when you prepare this seafood pasta main dish for friends and family.
Servings: 10 to 12 servings
Prep: 30 mins
Total: 2 hrs 30 mins
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Ingredients
10 ounces dried campanelle pasta, spaghetti, or bow-ties (about 3 cups)
1-1/2 pounds cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp
1 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green sweet pepper
1 2-1/4-ounce can sliced pitted ripe olives, drained
4 roma tomatoes, cut into thin wedges
1 recipe Citrus Vinaigrette (see recipe below) or 1-1/4 cups bottled Italian salad dressing
Directions
1. Cook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again.
2. In a large bowl combine pasta, shrimp, celery, onion, sweet pepper, and olives. Stir in tomato wedges. Pour Citrus Vinaigrette over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for 2 to 24 hours. Stir before serving. Makes 10 to 12 servings.
Citrus Vinaigrette
In a screw-top jar combine 3/4 cup grapefruit juice; 1/2 cup salad oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cover and shake well to mix.
In a screw-top jar combine 3/4 cup grapefruit juice; 1/2 cup salad oil; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 tablespoon snipped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cover and shake well to mix.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 308, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Carbohydrate 29 g, Total Sugar 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 18 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 36%, Calcium 5%, Iron 19%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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