Seaside Cottage Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Seaside Cottage Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (1 lb) box small shell pasta; 1 lb small baby shrimp, precooked; 2 teaspoons tarragon, dried; ¼ cup apple cider vinegar; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 avocados; 1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded; 15 ounces mayonnaise (1/2 jar, 30 ounce jar); 1 small onion, diced; 1 tablespoon sugar; salt, to taste; ground black pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 (1 lb) box small shell pasta
1 lb small baby shrimp, precooked
2 teaspoons tarragon, dried
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
1 cup plain yogurt
2 avocados
1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese, shredded
15 ounces mayonnaise (1/2 jar, 30 ounce jar)
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon sugar
salt, to taste
ground black pepper, to taste

1
Boil pasta per directions on box until cooked.
2
Don't over cook as you don't want the shells too soft.
3
Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is no longer hot.
4
Transfer pasta to a large salad bowl.
5
Add mayonnaise, yogurt, sugar, and apple cider vinegar, and stir until well combined.
6
Fold in the shrimp and diced onion.
7
Add the tarragon, salt and pepper.
8
Stir all until well combined.
9
Adjust salt and pepper if needed.
10
If it's not tangy enough to your personal taste, you can add a bit more vinegar if you like.
11
Sprinkle the top of the salad evenly with the shredded cheddar cheese.
12
Cut the avocados in thin wedges, and place atop the salad in a circle, like bicycle spokes.
13
Cover with plastic wrap and chill several hours or overnight.
14
Note that prep time includes chill time.

1088

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Fat

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.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (1 lb) box small shell pasta, 1 lb small baby shrimp, precooked, 2 teaspoons tarragon, dried, ¼ cup apple cider vinegar, and more.

Yes, Seaside Cottage 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!

Seaside Cottage Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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