Description
Indulge in the bright flavors of summer with this Refreshing Summer Shrimp Pasta Salad. This vibrant dish features succulent shrimp tossed with al dente pasta and a colorful array of fresh vegetables, all drizzled in a zesty lemon dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light dinners, this salad is not only visually appealing but also bursting with flavor that will delight your taste buds. Ready in under 30 minutes, it makes for an effortless meal that impresses both guests and family alike. Enjoy it chilled for the ultimate summer dining experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini or penne pasta
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper (red or yellow), chopped
- 1/2 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté shrimp in olive oil for about 3-4 minutes until pink and opaque; remove from heat.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Pour over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill for at least one hour before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 440mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 170mg