CONFETTI SHRIMP COCKTAIL PASTA SALAD

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A great warm weather salad reminiscent of Mexican shrimp cocktail.

Provided by Sue Kooiman

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 22

13 ounces spiral pasta
1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
½ cup finely chopped red onion
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper
¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ cups vegetable juice cocktail
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.
  • Place avocado into a bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons lime juice to prevent browning; cover and refrigerate.
  • Toss cooked pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, green, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and cilantro in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined.
  • Pour vegetable juice cocktail, olive oil, ketchup, and 1/4 cup lime juice into a food processor; add horseradish, jalapeno pepper, hot pepper sauce, salt, garlic, and black pepper. Pulse a few times to mix the dressing, then process until jalapeno and garlic are chopped very small, about 30 seconds. Pour dressing over pasta salad and stir to combine. Cover salad and chill thoroughly in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours; just before serving, gently stir in avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 478.5 calories, Carbohydrate 59.2 g, Cholesterol 147.6 mg, Fat 16.4 g, Fiber 6.6 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 864.1 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

Bishal Tharu
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks so delicious!


breaddoorcar
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Madu Khan
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my pasta salad turned out bland. I think I might have used too much water when I cooked the pasta.


Belinda Ayeh
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This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


Mream Abomokh
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I would have liked the pasta salad to be a bit more creamy. Next time, I'll add some mayonnaise or sour cream.


Rahman Maryam
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort.


Typing Gaymar
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, but I loved this pasta salad. The flavors were so well-balanced.


Mercy Osazee
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The confetti shrimp cocktail sauce is what really makes this dish special. It's so flavorful and addictive.


All In One36
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This pasta salad is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck.


Ajab khilji
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of pasta, shrimp, and vegetables, and it's always delicious.


Samantha Pritula
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This is my new go-to pasta salad recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out delicious.


Jannatul Khuled
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Just made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a total crowd-pleaser! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.


Aisha Thandi Ngubane
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This confetti shrimp cocktail pasta salad was a hit at our summer BBQ! The flavors were bright and tangy, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.