K Jon's Pacific Pasta Salad

Elevate your summer gatherings with K Jon's Pacific Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings the flavors of the tropics to your table. This easy-to-make recipe combines tender rotini pasta with succulent shrimp, crisp vegetables like red bell pepper and cucumber, and bursts of sweetness from juicy pineapple chunks. Tossed in a zesty lime dressing infused with a hint of soy sauce, honey, and cilantro, this pasta salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and tangy. Toasted sesame seeds add a delightful crunch for an optional finishing touch. Ready in just 25 minutes and perfect for chilling ahead, this crowd-pleasing dish is ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or light lunches. Serve it cold and savor the taste of the Pacific in every bite!

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces rotini pasta
• 1 pound cooked shrimp (peeled and deveined)
• 1 large red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 medium cucumber (diced)
• 0.5 small red onion (finely chopped)
• 1 cup pineapple chunks (canned or fresh)
• 0.25 cup cilantro (chopped)
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, shrimp, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, pineapple chunks, and cilantro.

Step 3

In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, honey, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 4

Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

Step 5

If desired, sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the top for added crunch and flavor.

Step 6

Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Step 7

Serve cold and enjoy this tropical-inspired Pacific pasta salad!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1683.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2342.0

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 885.8mg	0%
Sodium 2962.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 333.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.9g	0%
Total Sugars 57.0g
Protein 161.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 516.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3345.7mg	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: 17.1%

Protein: 27.1%

Carbs: 55.8%