Shrimp and Pasta Salad Southern Living
Elevate your next gathering with this refreshing Shrimp and Pasta Salad, a Southern Living-inspired classic that pairs tender rotini pasta with juicy, perfectly cooked shrimp. Balanced by the crunch of celery, sweet red bell pepper, and the tang of green onions, this dish is a medley of vibrant flavors and textures. The zesty dressing—featuring creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, fresh dill, and a hint of paprika—brings the ingredients together with a bright, savory kick. Quick and easy to prepare, this chilled salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light summer dinner. Ready in under 40 minutes and packed with Southern charm, it’s a flavorful crowd-pleaser you’ll want to serve again and again!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 8 ounces rotini pasta
- 1 cup celery, finely chopped
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon paprika
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely. Set aside.
Step 2
In a separate pot, bring water to a boil and cook the shrimp just until pink and opaque, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 3
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooled shrimp, celery, red bell pepper, and green onions.
Step 4
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, fresh dill, salt, black pepper, and paprika until smooth to create the dressing.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Step 6
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the salad a good toss and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1391.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3386.3 |
| Total Fat 208.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 32.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1178.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4326.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 246.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 15.0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.9g | |
| Protein 145.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 811.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium 533.7mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2566.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories