Seashell Shrimp Salad
Dive into a refreshing burst of flavor with this vibrant Seashell Shrimp Salad, a perfect combination of tender seashell pasta, succulent shrimp, and crisp vegetables in a creamy, tangy dressing. This chilled seafood pasta salad features fresh dill, bright lemon juice, and a hint of Dijon mustard, bringing a zesty, herbaceous twist to every bite. Packed with crunchy celery, sweet red bell pepper, and delicate green onions, this dish is both hearty and wholesome, making it ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or light weekday dinners. With a quick prep time of just 20 minutes, this easy shrimp pasta salad is as convenient as it is delightful. Serve it as is or with fresh lemon wedges for a touch of citrusy elegance that will leave everyone coming back for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 ounces seashell pasta
- 12 ounces shrimp (peeled, deveined, and cooked)
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 3 stalks green onions
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the seashell pasta according to the package instructions, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
While the pasta is cooling, dice the celery into small pieces, chop the red bell pepper into small cubes, and thinly slice the green onions. Finely chop the fresh dill.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, green onions, and dill.
In a small separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Gently toss everything together until all the ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve the Seashell Shrimp Salad chilled, garnished with additional dill or a lemon wedge if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2122 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.2 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 784 mg | 261% | |
| Sodium | 2513 mg | 109% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.6 g | 41% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.0 g | ||
| Protein | 116.4 g | 233% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 278 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1702 mg | 36% | |
*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.
