Description
Cool, creamy, and loaded with seafood flavor, this Shrimp Pasta Salad is a light yet satisfying dish you’ll crave on warm days. It brings together tender pasta, juicy shrimp, and crisp vegetables all tied together with a tangy dill and lemon dressing. Perfect for quick lunches, summer BBQs, or a refreshing weeknight dinner, this make-ahead meal is both practical and indulgent. Ideal for those seeking easy seafood recipes, cold pasta dishes, or healthy dinner ideas, this salad hits the sweet spot of flavor, texture, and convenience.
Ingredients
3 cups rotini pasta (cooked and cooled)
1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
1 cup peas (thawed if frozen)
1/2 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
1/2 cup bell peppers (diced, any color)
1/4 cup fresh dill (chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook pasta until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. If shrimp is not cooked, boil or sauté until pink and opaque. Let cool completely.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
4. In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, shrimp, peas, red onion, and bell peppers.
5. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
6. Cover the bowl and chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
7. Before serving, garnish with additional dill or lemon zest if desired.
Notes
Make sure your pasta is completely cooled and not wet before mixing.
For extra tang, add a teaspoon of Dijon mustard to the dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta salad, cold seafood salad, summer pasta dish, creamy shrimp pasta, picnic recipes