Lip-Smacking Linguini Salad With Horseradish Dressi

Name: Lip-Smacking Linguini Salad With Horseradish Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dry linguine; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3/4 cup light sour cream; 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons horseradish (or more if you wish); 1/2 teaspoon dill weed (optional); 1 dash Tabasco sauce; salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste); 1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms; 2 cups small cauliflower florets; 2 cups cooked baby shrimp (defrosted if frozen); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; 2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered lengthwise

Servings: persons

1 lb dry linguine
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3/4 cup light sour cream
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons horseradish (or more if you wish)
1/2 teaspoon dill weed (optional)
1 dash Tabasco sauce
salt & freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
1 cup thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups small cauliflower florets
2 cups cooked baby shrimp (defrosted if frozen)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
2 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and quartered lengthwise

1
Put on a large pot of salted water to boil; when boiling, break linguini into thirds and drop into water.
2
Cook until pasta is al dente; drain, rinse with cold water, then leave in colander to drain well.
3
Meanwhile, prepare dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, horseradish, dill weed (if using) and Tabasco sauce; taste and add salt and/or pepper if you wish.
4
In a large serving bowl, combine drained linguini with mushrooms, cauliflower florets, shrimp and green onions; add dressing (depending on how creamy you like your salad, you may not use it all) and combine well.
5
Arrange hard-boiled egg quarters around edge of bowl, cover, and chill until serving.

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* 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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dry linguine, 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 3/4 cup light sour cream, 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Lip-Smacking Linguini Salad With Horseradish Dressing falls under the Salads 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.

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Lip-Smacking Linguini Salad With Horseradish Dressing

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Variations & substitutions

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