PASTA SHELL AND SHRIMP OR HAM SALAD

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Make and share this Pasta Shell and Shrimp or Ham Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups pasta shells, cooked al dente
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup boiled shrimp, cold (can substitute cooked ham)
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon minced shallot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced celery
1 tablespoon minced carrot
1 tablespoon minced green and red bell pepper
1/2 cup blend olive oil and vegetable oil (depending on taste and strength of olive oil)
1 teaspoon minced parsley
1 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon thyme
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Place the cooked and cooled pasta in a bowl and toss with tomato and shrimp or ham.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together vinegar and Dijon mustard. Add shallots, garlic, celery, carrot, red and green bell peppers. Stir well then add the olive/vegetable oil blend in a thin stream, whisking constantly.
  • Whisk in parsley, basil, thyme and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fold the sauce into the pasta mixture and blend well. Refrigerate until ready to serve, but let sit 20 - 30 minutes at room temperature until ready to serve.

Mackenzie Morkel
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This salad is so versatile. You can add or subtract ingredients to suit your own taste.


A K Kakar
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or picnic.


Mrtun Joy
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This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


usman Mana
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I love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.


Prodip kar
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


RJ Tucker
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


whyoutrash 55
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I love the creamy sauce in this salad. It's the perfect balance of tangy and sweet.


Carlos Ortega
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This salad is so versatile. I've added everything from chopped hard-boiled eggs to crumbled bacon. It's always good!


Just_for_ Entertainment
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I'm not a huge fan of shrimp, so I used all ham instead. It was still delicious!


Jesen Thompson
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I made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful.


Fazira Kayinza
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham. I also like to add a bit of chopped celery and onion for extra flavor.


Afnan Mahmud
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. I love that I can use either shrimp or ham, depending on what I have on hand.


Brian Mapote
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The creamy sauce is the perfect complement to the shrimp and ham.


Francois_struwig
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This pasta shell salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of shrimp, ham, and vegetables.


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