Norwegian Spaghetti Salad with Shrimp
Delight in the fresh, coastal flavors of Norwegian Spaghetti Salad with Shrimp—a vibrant, chilled pasta dish that combines tender al dente spaghetti with succulent cooked shrimp, crisp vegetables, and a creamy, zesty dressing. This easy-to-make recipe features a luscious blend of sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and fresh dill, balanced with the crunch of cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and thinly sliced red onion. Perfect for summer gatherings or light meals, this refreshing salad is ready in under 30 minutes and tastes even better after a quick chill in the fridge. Elevate your salad game with this seafood-infused pasta creation that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams spaghetti
- 300 grams cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 150 grams sour cream
- 100 grams mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 small red onion (thinly sliced)
- 1 small English cucumber (sliced into half-moons)
- 150 grams cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Fill a large pot with water, add a pinch of salt, and bring it to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain the spaghetti and rinse it under cold water to cool it down. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, fresh dill, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
3. Add the cooled spaghetti to the bowl with the dressing and toss to coat evenly.
4. Gently fold in the cooked shrimp, red onion, cucumber slices, and cherry tomatoes until well combined.
5. Taste the salad and adjust the seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
6. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
7. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and garnish with a sprinkle of fresh dill, if desired. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.6 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 3480 mg | 151% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.1 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.0 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.0 g | ||
| Protein | 80.1 g | 160% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 2.5 mg | 14% | |
| Potassium | 1419 mg | 30% | |
*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.
