GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND FETA

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The ideal outdoor meal: this colorful main-course pasta salad chock-full of protein, vegetables and bold flavorings. For fresh flavor and peak texture, toss the salad right before serving. Pack the dressing in a jar and the salad ingredients in a gallon-sized zipper bag. When ready to serve, drizzle on the dressing, close the bag and squeeze it all over until the dressing completely coats the salad. Pour into a serving bowl.

Provided by Ben S.

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Zucchini Salad Recipes

Time 1h22m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

¼ cup rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 large clove garlic, minced
Big pinch of salt
Black pepper, to taste
⅔ cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow pepper, halved lengthwise, seeded
2 tablespoons olive oil
Ground black pepper and salt, to taste
1 gallon water
2 tablespoons salt
1 pound medium pasta shells
1 pound cooked shrimp, halved lengthwise
8 ounces cherry tomatoes, halved
¾ cup coarsely chopped, pitted Kalamata olives
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
½ small red onion, cut into small dice
2 teaspoons dried oregano

Steps:

  • To make the vinaigrette, whisk together the rice wine vinegar, mustard, garlic, pinch of salt, and pepper; slowly pour in 2/3 cup olive oil, whisking constantly. Pour into a jar with a tight-fitting lid to transport it to the picnic.
  • Adjust oven rack to highest position and turn broiler on high. Toss zucchini and bell pepper with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste, and arrange on a large baking sheet with sides. Broil until spotty brown, 8 to 10 minutes, turning zucchini slices and pepper halves once. Set aside in a large bowl to cool, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
  • Bring 1 gallon of water and 2 tablespoons of salt to boil. Add pasta; boil using package times, until just tender. Drain thoroughly (do not rinse) and dump onto the baking sheet. Set aside to cool.
  • Put vegetables, pasta and remaining ingredients (except dressing) in the bowl or a gallon-sized zipper bag (can be refrigerated for several hours). When ready to serve, add dressing; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 802.3 calories, Carbohydrate 65.8 g, Cholesterol 184.9 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 3397.5 mg, Sugar 6.1 g

Alex Man
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This pasta salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


William Kootenay
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I'm not sure about this pasta salad. The combination of ingredients seems a bit strange.


BOSS FF
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This pasta salad is a bit too heavy for my taste. I prefer lighter pasta salads.


mereme murati
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I'm not a big fan of shrimp, but I think I would like this pasta salad. The flavors sound amazing.


Krishan Kumar
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This pasta salad looks so refreshing! It's perfect for a summer party.


Temidola Deborah
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I'm curious to try this pasta salad. I've never had Greek pasta salad before.


Tyde Kortenbout
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This pasta salad sounds delicious! I'm going to make it for my next party.


Tanveerking Tanveerking
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I'm not sure about this pasta salad. The combination of ingredients seems a bit odd.


Felipe Souza
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This pasta salad looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.


Mostakim Bhuiyan
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I found this pasta salad to be a bit bland. I think it would be better with some added herbs or spices.


Cristina Condoros
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This pasta salad is a bit too heavy on the mayonnaise for my taste.


Bivon Ananda
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I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the shrimp is cooked perfectly.


md Rahamulla
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp and vegetables.


The Rap Vault
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I love this pasta salad! The flavors are amazing and it's so easy to make.


Yasasmi Munasinghe
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This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Abdullah Mia
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I made this pasta salad for my family last night and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the flavors and the combination of ingredients.


Albert Chavarin
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer party or picnic. It's light and refreshing, and the flavors are amazing. I highly recommend it!


Nasty Brown
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I'm always looking for new and exciting pasta salad recipes, and this one definitely fits the bill! The Greek flavors are amazing, and the shrimp and feta add a nice touch of protein and flavor.


Chamath Marapana
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This Greek pasta salad was a huge hit at my last party! I loved the combination of flavors and textures, and it was so easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again soon.