Refreshing Shrimp and Pasta Salad with Zesty Lemon Dressing

Ingredients

- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 large lemons, juiced
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 8 ounces small pasta (such as ditalini or elbow), cooked
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1. Prepare the Lemon Dressing:
In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise with the juice of 2 large lemons. Add 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of granulated garlic, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well blended.

2. Mix the Salad:
Add the cooked pasta to the dressing bowl. Toss until the pasta is well coated. Introduce the cooked shrimp, ensuring they are evenly distributed in the mixture.

3. Incorporate the Vegetables:
Add the diced red bell pepper, chopped celery, and diced red onion to the pasta and shrimp mixture. Use a large spoon to gently fold the vegetables into the pasta, ensuring everything is evenly combined.

4. Add Fresh Herbs:
Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the mixture and fold it in gently. Ensure that every bite of the salad will have a hint of fresh parsley for a bright flavor.

5. Chill and Serve:
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together for a tastier dish. Serve cold as a refreshing lunch option.

Preparation Time

- PT15M
- 15 minutes

Cooking Time

- PT0M
- 0 minutes

Total Time

- PT1H15M
- 1 hour 15 minutes

Type of Dish

- Lunch

Keywords

- Shrimp pasta salad
- Lemon dressing
- Summer lunch
- Easy pasta salad
- Seafood salad
- Cold pasta dish
- Quick lunch
- Shrimp recipe
- Refreshing meals
- No-cook lunch

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- 2,450 total calories

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