Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad recipe

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Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package small seashell pasta
1 small green bell pepper, chopped
1 small red bell pepper, chopped
3 green onions, finely chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
25 large pitted black olives, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon white sugar
2 teaspoons vinegar
salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

283.2 calories
carbohydrate: 37.9 g
cholesterol: 34.2 mg
fat: 10.8 g
fiber: 2.4 g
protein: 9.3 g
saturatedFat: 1.5 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 408.1 mg
sugar: 6.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. In a large bowl, combine pasta, green pepper, red pepper, onion, celery, olives and shrimp. In a separate bowl mix together: salad dressing, mustard, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper, pour over salad. Can be served immediately, but best when chilled a few hours.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

This is an adaptation of my Mom's recipe. A very colorful salad that's great any time of the year. A light creamy salad dressing can be substituted to reduce calories. I've also substituted frozen shrimp for canned on occasion, depending on availability.

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