Mediterranean Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vinaigrette:; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Salad:; 6 cups water; 2 bay leaves; 1 pound medium shrimp; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 cups uncooked cavatappi or other short-twisted pasta; 1 cup trimmed arugula; 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup); 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips; 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese; 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Servings: persons

Vinaigrette:
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salad:
6 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 pound medium shrimp
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups uncooked cavatappi or other short-twisted pasta
1 cup trimmed arugula
1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
1 cup yellow bell pepper strips
3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

1
To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
2
To prepare salad, combine water and bay leaves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water. Discard the bay leaves. Peel shrimp; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and chill.
3
Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water.
4
Combine shrimp, pasta, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and toss gently to coat.

1279

kcal

Calories

Fat

190

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Vinaigrette:, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad falls under the Seafood 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.

Mediterranean Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad

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