Description
A light and refreshing shrimp pasta salad, perfect for busy weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (e.g., fusilli or rotini)
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a skillet, heat a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. Enjoy your refreshing shrimp pasta salad!
Notes
Experiment with different vegetables and herbs for added flavor and color. Allowing the salad to chill enhances flavors.