Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad: 7 Amazing Delighted Bites
A creamy and refreshing pasta salad featuring tender shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing perfect for warm days.
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 pound shrimp
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup celery
1/3 cup red onion
1/2 cup red bell pepper
2 tablespoons parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and cool.
- Cook shrimp in olive oil until pink and opaque, then cool.
- Mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard, salt, and pepper.
- Combine pasta, shrimp, and vegetables in a bowl.
- Add dressing and toss to coat evenly.
- Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Do not overcook shrimp. Chill thoroughly before serving for best flavor.