Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Dive into the vibrant flavors of summer with this Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad, a delightful and satisfying dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or easy weeknight dinners. This recipe combines tender penne pasta, succulent cooked shrimp, and a medley of crisp vegetables like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed in a luscious homemade dressing made with creamy mayonnaise, tangy Greek yogurt, and a hint of zesty lemon juice. Fresh herbs like dill and parsley add a burst of brightness, while Dijon mustard and garlic powder lend subtle depth to the dish. Ready in just 25 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is a refreshing, make-ahead masterpiece that will elevate any gathering. Make this irresistible seafood pasta salad your go-to for easy, crowd-pleasing meals!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 oz Penne pasta
• 1 lb Cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 0.75 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.25 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
• 0.75 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Celery (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.25 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh dill (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley (chopped)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

Step 3

Add the cooked and cooled penne pasta, cooked shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, dill, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 4

Gently toss everything together until the ingredients are evenly coated with the creamy dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve the creamy shrimp pasta salad chilled. Garnish with additional fresh parsley or dill, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1346.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3087.4

Total Fat 142.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1064.3mg	0%
Sodium 3621.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 304.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 158.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 323.0mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 2652.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 40.9%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 38.9%