SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

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Our favorite pasta salad chock-full of things we love! Can be made without the shrimp, but with the shrimp you've only got to add a loaf of crusty bread for a perfect make-ahead summer meal. Cooking time includes 1 hour cooling and 1 hour chilling time.

Provided by FlemishMinx

Categories     Cheese

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup olive oil
3/4 cup drained sun-dried tomato packed in oil
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons drained capers
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb fusilli, cooked al dente
1 lb peeled boiled shrimp, cut in halves
12 ounces cherry tomatoes, quartered
8 ounces feta cheese, in cubes (marinated in oil, if available)
1 cup fresh basil leaf, thinly sliced
1/2 cup minced pitted oil-cured black olive

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor briefly, just until the sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
  • Add this dressing to the drained HOT pasta in a large bowl.
  • Toss to coat well.
  • Cool, stirring occasionally.
  • Add remaining ingredients.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Cover and chill.

Muhammad ansar warraich
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Adedayo adeyeye
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Overall, I thought the shrimp pasta salad was a good dish, but I would make a few changes to the recipe next time.


tiffany winklaar
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I would recommend using less feta cheese than the recipe calls for.


Giuliano Stroe
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The salad is a bit too salty for my taste.


Jan Cash
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I followed the recipe exactly and the salad turned out perfectly.


Shafin Zehan
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The shrimp pasta salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner.


Becca Pope
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I've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


JOHN TANDEMA
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover shrimp.


yaqoob zadran
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I added some chopped fresh basil to the salad and it really brightened up the flavors.


Anish raj
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The salad is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.


Ssenyonga Umaru
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I made this salad for a party last weekend and it was a huge hit.


Ruth Ruthie
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The combination of shrimp, feta, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives is a winning one.


FARUQ UMAR SULAIMAN
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This shrimp pasta salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer party or potluck.