Cool Shrimp Pasta Salad For Hot Summer Days Recipes

EASY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta until it is Al Dente (follow directions on the box), drain and place in a mixing bowl.
• Add the shrimp, diced tomatoes, and green onions to the pasta while it is still hot. Pour in a little bit of the Italian dressing, sprinkle in some salt, and mix gently to combine the ingredients.
• Repeat another layer of Italian dressing and salt as desired, and mix the ingredients gently.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 5 minutes before serving.

SHRIMP AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta and let cool.
• Cut the tails off the shrimp and cut into bite sized pieces. I cut them in half.
• Mix pasta, mayonnaise, salad dressing and shrimp.
• Put in refrigerator to chill before serving.

LIGHT SHRIMP AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente.
• Drain and allow to cool.
• Toss pasta with shrimp, celery, red pepper, peas and onions.
• In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients.
• Add to pasta mixture.
• Stir well.
• Chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• If desired, serve on a bed of lettuce, accompanied with a slice or two of fresh crusty bread.

SUMMERY SHRIMP AND GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the vinegar, shallot, 1/3 cup of the oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
• Cook the green beans in the boiling water until crisp-tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the beans to a colander with a slotted spoon and run under cold water to stop the cooking process. Add them to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl.
• Add the shrimp, chives and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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SHRIMP PASTA SALAD WITH FETA, SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Blend first 5 ingredients in a blender or food processor briefly, just until the sun-dried tomatoes are coarsely chopped.
• Add this dressing to the drained HOT pasta in a large bowl.
• Toss to coat well.
• Cool, stirring occasionally.
• Add remaining ingredients.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Cover and chill.

WARM ITALIAN SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta as directed on package.
• Place shrimp in colander or strainer; rinse briefly with cold water.
• Let stand in colander until pasta is cooked.
• To drain pasta, pour over shrimp in colander.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix remaining ingredients.
• Gently stir cooked pasta and shrimp into tomato mixture.
• Serve immediately.

SIMPLE SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool.
• Stir in onions, celery, and shrimp.
• Stir in just enough mayonnaise to coat.
• I usually use between 1/2 and 3/4 cup, but adjust to your taste.
• Season with salt and pepper and chill overnight before serving.

CREAMY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Add the pasta and cook until al dente. Strain and allow to cool slightly.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, mascarpone, Dijon and 2 teaspoons salt. Add the pasta, shrimp, Parmesan, peas, peppers and fennel; toss to coat. Fold in the basil and dill. Serve at room temperature or cold.

SHRIMP AND PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to directions on box. During the last two (2) minutes of cook time add shrimp and peas to pasta. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• Set aside.
• In small bowl combine yogurt, mayo, lemon juice, Old Bay, and garlic powder. Set aside.
• Pour pasta into a serving bowl, add vegetables and dressing and chill for at least an hour. Salt and pepper to taste and serve.