Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad

Name: Cold Shrimp Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked small pasta shells; 1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise; 1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon minced fresh dill; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

"This salad combines two of my favorite foods: pasta and shrimp. It 's a perfect side for a grilled steak but goes just as well with hamburgers and hot dogs. I've made this many times over the years." —Traci K Wynne, Denver, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

4 cups uncooked small pasta shells
1 pound cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
1-1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1/3 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1/3 cup reduced-fat plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, peas, green onions and parsley. Stir in the pasta.
In a small bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Pour over pasta mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 391 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 430mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.

Originally published as Shrimp and Pasta Salad in Taste of Home June/July 2008

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katlaydee3

Jul 28, 2015

There is another recipe on this site from the same contributor; Traci Wynne, called Shrimp Pasta Salad. The ingredients are the same, but the measurements completely different. I love that recipe but found this one just okay. I recommend searching for the other one if this sounds good to you.
Fasolka

Jul 4, 2012

I love it :)
olandek

Jul 17, 2010

Delicious, but too much pasta. I started with 3 cups of uncooked pasta, didn't use all of that. I will make it again but use maybe 1 to 1 1/2 cups uncooked pasta. I added celery and a little bit of cocktail sauce - @ 1 tablespoon.
Countrydeb

Jul 2, 2010

Do I have to use reduced fat mayo & yogurt? If I use regular will it still taste as good?
DebinNC

Sep 14, 2009

This is a wonderful and refreshing salad. It's a big hit when I take it to potluck gathers as a side, but a lot of people tell me it's good enough to be the main course. I use the mini shells and use 3C instead of 4, seems to be a better balance.
chi-rn

Jun 9, 2009

Excellent! Even better the next day. Easy, fresh, wonderful!
pg888

Jun 11, 2008

Wonderful,fresh flavor. However, this recipe does not have nearly enough dressing for my taste. I would recommend doubling the amount of dressing and perhaps the peas and shrimp as well.