Easy Elegant Shrimp Pasta Salad

Elevate your next meal with this Easy Elegant Shrimp Pasta Salad, a refreshing and sophisticated dish that's perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a light dinner. Featuring tender shrimp sautéed to perfection, al dente rotini pasta, and a medley of fresh, crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and red onion, this salad is as vibrant as it is flavorful. Tossed in a zesty homemade lemon-Dijon vinaigrette and garnished with fragrant fresh dill, every bite is a harmonious balance of tangy, savory, and herbaceous notes. Simple yet refined, this make-ahead recipe takes just 30 minutes from start to finish, making it a go-to for those seeking a quick, healthy, and crowd-pleasing meal. Serve it chilled for a truly refreshing dining experience!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 450 grams medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 250 grams dry rotini pasta
• 250 grams cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 large English cucumber, diced
• 0.5 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 100 grams black olives, sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
• 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 liters water
• 1 tray ice cubes

Directions

Step 1

Bring 2 liters of water to a rolling boil in a large pot. Add a generous pinch of salt and the dry rotini pasta. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Drain the cooked pasta and immediately transfer it to the ice bath. Let it cool for 2-3 minutes, then drain again and set aside.

Step 3

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp and season lightly with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the remaining olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to make the vinaigrette.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced red onion, black olives, and sautéed shrimp.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated. Add the chopped fresh dill and toss once more.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Step 8

Serve the shrimp pasta salad cold, garnished with additional fresh dill if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3996.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2184.5

Total Fat 81.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 878.8mg	0%
Sodium 3014.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 233.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.9g	0%
Total Sugars 26.6g
Protein 146.4g	0%

Vitamin D 804.7IU	0%
Calcium 464.8mg	0%
Iron 14.9mg	0%
Potassium 2877.5mg	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: 32.5%

Protein: 26.0%

Carbs: 41.5%