How To Make Shrimp and Pasta Salad
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until pink and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool.
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In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, feta cheese, and fresh dill.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
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Serve the shrimp and pasta salad chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Calories : 420kcal
- Total Fat : 14g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 200mg
- Sodium : 450mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 45g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 4g
- Protein : 30g
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