GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ZUCCHINI, TOMATOES AND FETA
If you love Greek food then you might want to give this recipe a try, this is not your average everyday salad the zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers are broiled firstly, you may adjust the veggie amounts slightly or double the complete recipe, to save some time you can broil the zucchini and bell pepper and cook the pasta shells up to a day ahead, you may omit the eggplant and use two zucchini if desired
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the vinaigrette; in a blender process vinegar with mustard, garlic and salt for about 5 seconds.
- Slowly drizzle in the oil until blended.
- Add in honey or sugar if desired, then season with black pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Adjust oven rack to the top position.
- Place the zucchini slices, yellow bell pepper halves and cubed eggplant onto a greased baking sheet.
- Drizzle the oil over veggies and and toss with hands to coat.
- Lightly season both sides with salt and black pepper.
- Broil for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned, turning over once.
- Cool then cut into bite-size pieces; place into a large bowl (DO NOT clean the baking sheet, you will cool the cooked pasta on it).
- Boil the pasta shells in a large pot of boiling salted water until just al dente; drain but DO NOT rinse; spread onto the baking sheet that you broiled the veggies on; set aside and cool.
- Place the cooled pasta into the bowl that has the cooked chopped zucchini and bell peppers in, then add in cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, red onion and dried oregano; toss well to combine.
- Season with lots black pepper.
- At this point you may add in the dressing; toss to combine then season with salt and pepper, or you may add in the dressing before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 736, Fat 36.9, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 137.4, Sodium 655.5, Carbohydrate 70.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 31.4
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Abbakar Jibril
[email protected]This recipe was too difficult to follow.
Alimemon Memon
[email protected]I didn't like the combination of flavors in this dish.
Jahanara BEGAM
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste.
Raaygun Rider
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Umair Jan
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so fresh and flavorful.
Hiba Ahmed
[email protected]This is one of my favorite pasta salad recipes. It's so easy to make and always a hit.
Geovanni Lopez
[email protected]This salad was a hit at my last party. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Dhang Rubiano
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a light and healthy lunch or dinner. The flavors are fresh and summery.
Dagmawi Bisrat
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used a mix of shrimp and chicken and it was delicious. The dressing was also very flavorful.
Mike Dewilde
[email protected]I've made this salad several times and it's always a winner. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
heath bailey
[email protected]I made this for a picnic and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.
Ieuan Mitchelmore
[email protected]This dish was such a refreshing change from my usual pasta salads. The shrimp and zucchini were cooked perfectly and the dressing was light and flavorful.
zahid Ali 4610
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant about the combination of flavors, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It was absolutely delicious.
rellorT
[email protected]I used fresh herbs from my garden and the flavor was out of this world. This salad is a new favorite!
Victor Hernandez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a summer party or potluck. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Edward Opoku
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce was flavorful. Will definitely make this again!
Nissa Nissa
[email protected]I love Greek food and this salad was such a treat. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the feta cheese added a nice salty tang.
Alabarportstv
[email protected]This was delicious! I used a mix of penne and rotini pasta, and it worked great. The flavors were so fresh and summery.
Geraldine Gonzales
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! I've made it several times, and it's always a hit. The combination of flavors is divine, and the shrimp and zucchini cook perfectly.