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Southern Shrimp Pasta Salad

A refreshing and flavorful Southern-inspired pasta salad featuring succulent shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta Salad
  • 8 oz rotini pasta or any pasta of your choice
  • 1 lb shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced, any color
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise preferably Southern-style
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning or any seafood seasoning

Method
 

Cook the Pasta
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  2. Once cooked, drain the pasta in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down. Set aside.
Prepare the Shrimp
  1. In the same pot, bring a small amount of water to a boil. Add the peeled and deveined shrimp and cook for about 2-3 minutes, or until they turn pink and opaque.
  2. Remove the shrimp from the pot and immediately place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Once cooled, drain and chop the shrimp into bite-sized pieces.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and parsley. Toss gently to combine.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, honey, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  2. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This pasta salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor. Feel free to add other vegetables or herbs according to your preference.

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