Tortellini Pasta Salad with Shrimp
Brighten up your mealtime with this vibrant and refreshing Tortellini Pasta Salad with Shrimp, a perfect fusion of bold, zesty flavors and satisfying textures. Tender cheese tortellini and succulent, paprika-seasoned shrimp come together with crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and briny black olives, creating a symphony of Mediterranean-inspired goodness. Tossed in a light, homemade lemon-garlic vinaigrette, this salad is as delicious as it is simple to prepare. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light yet hearty dinner, this salad can be served chilled or at room temperature for ultimate versatility. With just 30 minutes of chilling time to let the flavors mingle, it’s a quick, crowd-pleasing dish that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 1 lb Raw shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 Cucumber (diced)
- 0.25 Red onion (thinly sliced)
- 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
Instructions
Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the raw shrimp, paprika, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side or until the shrimp is opaque and cooked through. Remove from heat and let cool.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, and black olives.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Sprinkle the chopped fresh parsley over the top and give it one final toss.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2311 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 104.1 g | 133% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.7 g | 128% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1002 mg | 334% | |
| Sodium | 4612 mg | 201% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 191.4 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.1 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.1 g | ||
| Protein | 161.4 g | 323% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 972 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2211 mg | 47% | |
*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.
