Indulge in a tantalizing culinary journey with our exquisite Shrimp and Pasta Salad. This delightful dish is a harmonious blend of succulent shrimp, tender pasta, and a refreshing medley of vegetables, all tossed in a zesty dressing. Its vibrant colors and enticing aroma will captivate your senses, while the symphony of flavors will leave you craving for more.
This versatile salad offers endless possibilities for customization, allowing you to tailor it to your unique preferences. Whether you prefer classic mayonnaise-based dressings or tangy vinaigrettes, the accompanying recipes provide a range of options to suit every palate. Experiment with different types of pasta, from classic spaghetti to delicate angel hair, and explore a variety of vegetables to add a pop of color and texture.
For those seeking a quick and easy weeknight meal, our Speedy Shrimp and Pasta Salad is the perfect choice. With minimal ingredients and a hassle-free preparation process, you can whip up this delightful dish in no time. Alternatively, impress your guests with our Elegant Shrimp and Pasta Salad, featuring a sophisticated combination of ingredients and a presentation that will turn heads.
If you're a fan of creamy dressings, our Creamy Shrimp and Pasta Salad is a must-try. The velvety smooth sauce, made with a blend of mayonnaise, sour cream, and herbs, perfectly complements the succulent shrimp and tender pasta. For a lighter option, our Lemon-Herb Shrimp and Pasta Salad offers a refreshing twist, with a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette that awakens your taste buds.
SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD
When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 2h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.
- Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
- Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH CUCUMBER AND DILL
Forget deli-style pasta salad, and try this version with shrimp, cucumber, dill, and a bright lemon dressing. You can even make it up to a day ahead.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes Shrimp Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook pasta until al dente. Add shrimp, and cook just until opaque throughout, about 30 seconds. Drain, and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Drain again.
- Transfer pasta mixture to a bowl; toss with cucumber and dill. In another bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, oil, lemon juice, and Dijon; season with salt and pepper.
- Add dressing to pasta mixture, and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541 g, Fat 13 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 36 g
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, TOMATOES, ZUCCHINI, PEPPERS, AND FETA
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
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
CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD
Imitation crab meat and mini shrimp make for a wonderful pasta salad that everyone loves!
Provided by LLUV7877
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl, and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, vinegar, olive oil, salt and pepper. Pour over the pasta and stir to coat. Add the crab, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives and bell pepper; mix gently to coat with the dressing. Taste, and adjust seasoning if desired. If the pasta is too dry, mix in more mayonnaise.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.6 calories, Carbohydrate 50.9 g, Cholesterol 38.5 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 470.5 mg, Sugar 4.4 g
PASTA SALAD WITH POACHED SHRIMP AND LEMON-DILL DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the juice of 3 lemons, the honey and chopped dill. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Season with salt and pepper. Reserve.
- Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil. Add the juice of the remaining 2 lemons, the dill stems and 1/2 cup salt. Add the shrimp and cook until opaque and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove the shrimp using a slotted spoon and add to the dressing. Toss to coat.
- Bring the poaching liquid back up to a boil. Drop the pasta and cook until al dente, 9 to 10 minutes. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water until the pasta is cooled. Remove the dill stems.
- Add the pasta, grape tomatoes and cucumbers to the bowl with the shrimp and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
GREEK PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND OLIVES
Steps:
- Mix first 10 ingredients in large bowl. Add linguine and shrimp and toss to blend. Season salad to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 30 minutes ahead. Let stand at room temperature.)
CAJUN CRAB AND SHRIMP PASTA SALAD
This is a spin on the popular dish seafood salad. you can still call it that but there are only two meats so I kept it simple. This is for the seafood lovers who like it spicy.
Provided by Shema P.
Categories Cajun
Time 40m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- 1. Melt stick of butter in a saute pan and add garlic to taste.
- 2. Saute the shrimp over medium heat until no longer pink and add the cajun seasoning to taste. Remove from heat. Then add the crab meat, Mix well and set aside.
- 3. Add cooked pasta to a large mixing bowl along with chopped onion and mayo and sour cream.
- Now add, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Accent, Mrs. Dash and Sweet Relish and mix well. ALL SPICES ARE TO TASTE. DO NOT ADD ANY SALT TO PASTA MIX AS THE MEAT WILL ADD SALT.
- Add the meat mixture to the pasta mixture and mix well. If you. Eed to add more MAYO do no now.
- Transfer to a serving bowl and top with Cayenne pepper. Chill 2-3 hours and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 684.1, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 16.8
SHRIMP AND PASTA SALAD
It looks elegant...but this refreshing salad stirs up quickly, according, according to Sherri Gentry of Dallas, Oregon.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, onions and Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, whisk remaining ingredients until blended. Pour over pasta mixture; toss to coat. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 8g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BLOODY MARY SHRIMP AND PASTA SALAD
A great way to start your game day celebration- hand held Bloody Mary salads with all the extras.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Lunch
Time 1h20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Pour pasta (from Suddenly Salad box) into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally. Drain pasta. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning (from Suddenly Salad box), Bloody Mary mix and vodka until blended. Stir in cooked pasta, shrimp, cucumber and bell pepper. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
- To serve, place lemon and lime slices, mushrooms and olives on wooden skewers. Serve salad with skewers, beef jerky and celery sticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 260 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 2170 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
THAI SHRIMP AND MANGO PASTA SALAD
Thai dinner made ready in just 25 minutes! Shrimp and tropical fruit come together in this delicious pasta salad made with Betty Crocker® Suddenly Salad® classic salad mix.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Fill 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of water; heat to boiling. Add Pasta. Gently boil, uncovered, 12 minutes, stirring occasionally; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
- In large bowl, combine Seasoning mix from packet, lime juice, vegetable oil, sesame oil, water, sugar, soy sauce and red pepper flakes with whisk. Add shrimp, bell pepper, mango, green onions, cilantro and sesame seed. Toss until well combined. Stir in cooked pasta. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 57 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1120 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g
ZESTY FETA AND SHRIMP SUMMER PASTA SALAD
This refreshing summer salad is quickly prepared and always pleases a crowd. I like to eat it cold.
Provided by COLLEENMARIE13
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Place the chicken in a baking dish, and roast 25 minutes in the preheated oven, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat, cool, and cut into bite-size pieces.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Cool to room temperature.
- In a large bowl, mix the chicken, pasta, shrimp, olives, tomatoes, carrots, and cucumber. Toss with balsamic vinegar and feta cheese, and season with salt-free seasoning blend.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370.7 calories, Carbohydrate 50.2 g, Cholesterol 90.8 mg, Fat 7.8 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 396.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
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
MOMMA'S PASTA AND SHRIMP SALAD
My mom threw this together for a family gathering one year at the last minute, and it is now the single most requested dish at every gathering...family or not! Wonderful shrimp and pasta salad that satisfies the carb crave and is healthier than some of the other options we have these days. Great for backyard barbecue with friends or a quiet dinner inside with family. Serve chilled. Add vinegar for an extra tang! Feel free to add olives, peppers, or whatever veggies you love. This recipe is very flexible and forgiving.
Provided by Kristin Waters
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook elbow macaroni in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain.
- Transfer warm macaroni into a large salad bowl and gently mix in celery, onion, cucumber, tomato, shrimp, and Italian salad dressing; refrigerate at least 1 hour (up to overnight for best flavor). Gently fold mayonnaise into salad and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Carbohydrate 31.9 g, Cholesterol 55.5 mg, Fat 41 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 919.6 mg, Sugar 6.9 g
PASTA SHELL AND SHRIMP OR HAM SALAD
Make and share this Pasta Shell and Shrimp or Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by gailanng
Categories Weeknight
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a bowl and toss with tomato and shrimp or ham.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shallots, garlic, celery, carrot, red and green bell peppers. Stir well then add the olive/vegetable oil blend in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
- Whisk in parsley, basil, thyme and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the sauce into the pasta mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, but let sit 20 - 30 minutes at room temperature until ready to serve.
THAI SHRIMP-AND-PASTA SALAD
Make and share this Thai Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by rickoholic83
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta in boiling water for 9 1/2 minutes, omitting fat and salt.
- Add carrots and cook an additional 30 seconds.
- Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine pasta mixture, shrimp, lettuce, cilantro leaves and peanuts in a large bowl. Toss well.
- Combine lime juice and remaining 7 ingredients in a jar.
- Cover tightly and shake vigorously.
- Pour over pasta mixture, tossing gently to coat.
SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES
Our favorite pasta salad chock-full of things we love! Can be made without the shrimp, but with the shrimp you've only got to add a loaf of crusty bread for a perfect make-ahead summer meal. Cooking time includes 1 hour cooling and 1 hour chilling time.
Provided by FlemishMinx
Categories Cheese
Time 2h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor briefly, just until the sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
- Add this dressing to the drained HOT pasta in a large bowl.
- Toss to coat well.
- Cool, stirring occasionally.
- Add remaining ingredients.
- Salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and chill.
SHRIMP-AND-PASTA SALAD -- SOUTHERN LIVING
This is very light and yummy. Serve with Lemon Herb Dressing with Mine and Tarragon, also posted in my recipes. From Southern Living
Provided by SarahBeth
Categories Healthy
Time 20m
Yield 4 salads, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and place in a large bowl.
- Add 1/2 cup dressing, tossing to coat.
- Stir in shrimp, nectarine, and cucumber.
- Serve with remaining 1/4 cup dressing.
- Garnish, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 221, Sodium 266.3, Carbohydrate 54.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.1, Protein 35
PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ROASTED PEPPERS, AND FENNEL
Categories Salad Pasta No-Cook Pine Nut Shrimp Fennel Bell Pepper Summer Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 6 main-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Whisk first 4 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add remaining ingredients and toss to blend. Add enough reserved roasted pepper juices by tablespoonfuls to moisten if salad is dry. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP AND BASIL
Ripe plum tomatoes and aromatic basil accent fresh shrimp. Any short, small pasta works as well as seashell pasta. This recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine.
Provided by Barb G.
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH DILL AND PARSLEY
Just a little different from others I've seen posted. This is from Taste of Home. My family loves it.
Provided by MicDoc
Categories Pasta Shells
Time 20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta shrimp, peas, onions and parsley.
- In a small bowl, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper.
- Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.3, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 78.4, Sodium 379.8, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 3.5, Sugar 3.7, Protein 12.7
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your salad.
- Cook the shrimp perfectly. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy. Cook them until they are just opaque and pink, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add color, flavor, and texture to your salad. Some good choices include cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, bell peppers, and artichoke hearts.
- Use a flavorful dressing. A simple vinaigrette or a creamy dressing made with mayonnaise or Greek yogurt are both good choices. You can also use a bottled dressing, but be sure to choose one that is flavorful and not too heavy.
- Chill the salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and will make the salad more refreshing.
Conclusion:
Shrimp and pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer meal. It is packed with flavor and is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this shrimp and pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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