CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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Yummy and well suited for summer entertaining. The colors make the dish pretty, but it's healthy and filling, too. Made with fat-free mayo, you can't go wrong.

Provided by Cinnamom in Illinois

Categories     Healthy

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package frozen cooked baby shrimp
1/2 lb small shell pasta (can also use ditalini or elbow macaroni)
1 stalk celery, without leaves, diced fine
1 small yellow sweet onion, diced fine
1/2 green pepper, cored, seeded, rinsed and diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill (2 teaspoons if using fresh)
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Put shrimp in colander and run under cool water to defrost.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cool water to stop cooking; drain again and place into large bowl.
  • Add shrimp and all vegetables to the pasta and stir lightly to distribute colors evenly.
  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix mayonnaise, spices and lemon juice. Whisk together to make a smooth dressing, and pour over pasta, shrimp and veggies.
  • Stir gently to coat all ingredients, cover, and chill at least two hours.
  • (If needed or wanted, a dollop or two more mayo may be added without changing other ingredients.).

Suzy Kpogo
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


M Aliyan
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the shrimp and the pasta. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Ahzam Ahzam
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The creamy dressing is so good and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


matan malka
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This pasta salad is so good! I love the creamy dressing and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Ashiraf tvs computers Laptops Wholesale
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


MD Meherullah
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the shrimp and the pasta. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Emmanuel Awolola
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The creamy dressing is so good and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Hawa Ismail
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This pasta salad is so good! I love the creamy dressing and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


iqbal hossain
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the dressing was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Pimp Panda
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This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of the shrimp and the pasta. The dressing is also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kathy Woodin
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The creamy dressing is so good and the shrimp is always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.


Prattoy Saha
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This pasta salad is amazing! I made it for a party and everyone loved it. The shrimp is cooked perfectly and the dressing is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


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