Description
A delicious and creamy pasta salad featuring shrimp, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta to the shrimp and vegetable mixture. Pour the dressing over the top and gently toss until everything is well coated.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a gentle stir and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for the sour cream and use light mayonnaise.
- Add avocado or a handful of spinach for extra nutrients and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg