Shrimp and Pasta Salad Southern Living
Elevate your next gathering with this refreshing Shrimp and Pasta Salad, a Southern Living-inspired classic that pairs tender rotini pasta with juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp. Balanced by the crunch of celery, sweet red bell pepper, and the tang of green onions, this dish is a medley of vibrant flavors and textures. The zesty dressing—featuring creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of paprika—brings the ingredients together with a bright, savory kick. Quick and easy to prepare, this chilled salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer dinner. Ready in under 40 minutes and packed with Southern charm, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser you’ll want to serve again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the shrimp just until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooled shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3386 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 208.5 g | 267% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.3 g | 161% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1179 mg | 393% | |
| Sodium | 4326 mg | 188% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 246.7 g | 90% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 145.1 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 20.3 mcg | 101% | |
| Calcium | 534 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 11.7 mg | 65% | |
| Potassium | 2566 mg | 55% | |
*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.
