Pasta Shrimp Salad
"I prepared a similar version of this seafood salad years ago for my daughter's graduation," notes Mary Ann Berquam from her home in Turtle Lake, Wisconsin. "Since then, I've substituted low-fat ingredients, and I still get many requests for the recipe."7 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 20 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (7 ounces) small shell pasta
- 3 celery ribs, chopped
- 1 package (5 ounces) frozen cooked salad shrimp, thawed
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1/2 cup fat-free French salad dressing
- 1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend
Directions
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold
- water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, celery, shrimp and peas.
- In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta
- mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
- Yield: 7 servings.
Nutrition Facts: One serving (1 cup) equals 165 calories, 6 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 45 mg cholesterol, 392 mg sodium, 20 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 7 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable.