Ditalini Pasta Shrimp Salad
Bright, refreshing, and packed with flavor, this Ditalini Pasta Shrimp Salad is your new go-to dish for summer gatherings or light lunches! Featuring tender ditalini pasta, juicy shrimp, crisp cucumber, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and aromatic herbs like dill and parsley, this salad delivers a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Tossed in a zesty lemon-garlic dressing and optionally topped with creamy crumbled feta, every bite is irresistibly delicious. Quick and easy to prepare in just 25 minutes, this make-ahead dish is served chilled, making it an ideal choice for potlucks, picnics, or meal prep. Give this Mediterranean-inspired shrimp pasta salad a try and experience a burst of freshness with every forkful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Ditalini pasta
- 1 lb Shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 cup Red onion (finely diced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tbsp Parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Crumbled feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions (usually 8-10 minutes), or until al dente.
Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, dill, and parsley.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Toss gently to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed by adding more salt or pepper.
If desired, sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top before serving.
Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2066 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 78.7 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 993 mg | 331% | |
| Sodium | 3736 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 194.4 g | 71% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 158.2 g | 316% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 912 mg | 70% | |
| Iron | 7.6 mg | 42% | |
| Potassium | 2658 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
