"by the Sea" Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: "by the Sea" Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb rotini pasta; 1 12 lbs o large shrimp, peeled; 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, cubed; 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes; 2 large green peppers; 1 large red pepper; 1 lb asparagus tips; ½ cup olive oil; 1 lemon, juice of; ¼ cup rice wine vinegar (any vinegar will do); ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon roasted garlic (to taste); 1 bunch fresh basil; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 2 tablespoons romano cheese; salt and pepper; crouton (optional); 1 (4 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, rinsed (optional)

Servings: persons

1 lb rotini pasta
1 12 lbs o large shrimp, peeled
8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, cubed
1 ½ cups grape tomatoes
2 large green peppers
1 large red pepper
1 lb asparagus tips
½ cup olive oil
1 lemon, juice of
¼ cup rice wine vinegar (any vinegar will do)
½ teaspoon sugar
1 tablespoon roasted garlic (to taste)
1 bunch fresh basil
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons romano cheese
salt and pepper
crouton (optional)
1 (4 ounce) cansliced water chestnuts, rinsed (optional)

1
Place cubed peppers and other Vegetables on oiled cookie tray and roast.
2
in oven at 400 for 10 minutes and remove from oven to cool.
3
Grill shrimp just until pink with light grill marks showing each side.
4
Add Basil,Pine Nuts ,romano cheese to food processor drizzle in 1/2 oil.
5
Add lemon juice,vinegar,sugar and remaining oil.
6
Taste dressing to add salt and pepper.
7
Assemble pasta,veggies,mozzarella,shrimp,water chestnuts together.
8
Add dressing and toss well.
9
refrigerate for at least 45 mins before serving.
10
Add Croutons before serving.

911

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb rotini pasta, 1 12 lbs o large shrimp, peeled, 8 ounces whole milk mozzarella, cubed, 1 ½ cups grape tomatoes, and more.

Yes, "by the Sea" Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

"by the Sea" Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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