CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

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Yummy and well suited for summer entertaining. The colors make the dish pretty, but it's healthy and filling, too. Made with fat-free mayo, you can't go wrong.

Provided by Cinnamom in Illinois

Categories     Healthy

Time 28m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package frozen cooked baby shrimp
1/2 lb small shell pasta (can also use ditalini or elbow macaroni)
1 stalk celery, without leaves, diced fine
1 small yellow sweet onion, diced fine
1/2 green pepper, cored, seeded, rinsed and diced
1 medium carrot, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dill (2 teaspoons if using fresh)
1 lemon, juice of

Steps:

  • Put shrimp in colander and run under cool water to defrost.
  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cool water to stop cooking; drain again and place into large bowl.
  • Add shrimp and all vegetables to the pasta and stir lightly to distribute colors evenly.
  • In a separate medium-sized bowl, mix mayonnaise, spices and lemon juice. Whisk together to make a smooth dressing, and pour over pasta, shrimp and veggies.
  • Stir gently to coat all ingredients, cover, and chill at least two hours.
  • (If needed or wanted, a dollop or two more mayo may be added without changing other ingredients.).

UR USMAN
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Andrez Perez
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is perfect and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Mina Regmi
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I love this pasta salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Kaleeyah
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Cordney Ceaser
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Q BABY
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is perfect and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Praise Simeon
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I love this pasta salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Shannon Nicholson
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


MD FAHAD BOYAN
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajeen Malla
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is perfect and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Matthew Devlin
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I love this pasta salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Micah Bell
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This pasta salad is amazing! The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Witchki
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I made this pasta salad for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this again.


Lynn Schmidt
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This pasta salad is delicious! The creamy sauce is perfect and the shrimp is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Ali Ibrahim
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I love this pasta salad! It is so easy to make and it is always a hit with my family and friends.


Richard Marley
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This is the best pasta salad I have ever had! The creamy sauce is amazing and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Adil Mudassar
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I made this pasta salad for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. The sauce is so flavorful and the shrimp is cooked to perfection.


Japonica Jackson
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This pasta salad is so delicious and easy to make! I love the creamy sauce and the shrimp is cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


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