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    Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Published: Mar 12, 2021 · by Radwa.

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    This Italian shrimp pasta salad is delicious, colorful and flavorful summer dish. It is loaded with veggies, pasta and well-seasoned shrimp and topped with creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for an easy lunch, family dinner, or to take on picnics.

    Italian shrimp pasta salad made with shrimp, avocado, corn and topped with a homemade creamy dressing.

    Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Oh man. This shrimp pasta salad is SO good; it is fresh, super easy, comes together in no time and is topped with a creamy and delicious homemade salad dressing.

    Ah, it is super easy to customize to your liking (check the variations).

    For me, on hot days, fresh salad like this shrimp pasta salad is the best choice for lunch or dinner. It is one of my go-to quick salad recipes.

    Ingredients

    Let’s take a look at all the ingredients you will need to gather to make this recipe:

    My Italian shrimp pasta salad ingredients in a big bowl.

    Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

    Salad

    • Pasta: I prefer to use small pasta shapes like bow-tie or elbow pasta, so all the ingredients are the same size. I don’t recommend using big pasta shapes.
    • Veggies: Cucumber, cherry tomato, avocado, baby corn, carrot, radish, parsley and bell pepper. However, you can add any veggies you like.

    Shrimp

    • Shrimps: Fresh or frozen shrimps will work in this recipe. I used fresh shrimp, to save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.
    • Butter: Sometimes I use oil, but butter gives a better taste.
    • Seasoning: Paprika, onion powder, black pepper and salt.

    For the Dressing

    • Mayonnaise and Greek yoghurt: This combination makes a deliciously creamy dressing. You can replace greek yoghurt with sour cream.
    • Dijon mustard: It gives the dressing a strong and spicy flavour.
    • Olive oil: For better flavour, use a good quality extra virgin olive oil.
    • Cider vinegar: You can replace it with balsamic vinegar if you like.
    • Seasoning: Salt, ground black pepper, cumin, and Italian herbs.
    Adding the creamy dressing to the Italian shrimp pasta salad in the bowl.

    How To Make Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad?

    One (Cooke The Pasta): Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions to al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.

    Two (Prepare The Veggies):

    • Cook baby corn for 5 minutes in boiling water.
    • Chop avocado, cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper.
    • Cut the cherry tomato into halves.
    • Slice radish and finely chop the parsley.

    Three (Cook The Shrimp): Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Next, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the shrimps for 2-3 minutes on each side, then turn off the heat.

    Four (Make The Creamy Dressing): In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients well.

    Five (To Serve): Arrange the veggies, pasta and shrimps on a serving plate, and top with the dressing.

    Italian shrimp pasta salad mixed with a homemade creamy dressing.

    Tips and Variations

    • If you would like to add in extra veggies, you can add fresh spinach leaves, spring onion, broccoli, mushrooms, celery or peas.
    • If you like seafood pasta salad, you can add crab meat to this recipe, making it even more delicious.
    • Try adding olives, chopped mint, cilantro (coriander), chopped dill, spring onion or basil leaves to create a Mediterranean flavour.
    • I love this salad also with feta, cheddar or parmesan.
    • If I don't have shrimp in the fridge, I use other meat such as chicken, steak, crab meat or scallops as an alternative to shrimp.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days.
    Close shot to a plate filled with shrimp pasta salad.

    How To Serve

    For me, I usually serve this dish with Vegetable Stir Fry With Egg, Fried Chicken Thighs, Chicken Kofta or Chicken Bolognese for lunch.

    Or serve with Indian Chicken Curry, Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast or Creamy Garlic Chicken Thighs for dinner.

    Recipe FAQs

    Can I make shrimp pasta salad with pesto?

    Yes, you can. If you like pesto, then you will love the pesto shrimp pasta salad. You can use pesto instead of the creamy Italian dressing; it will give you a completely different taste but still delicious.

    Can I use pre-cooked shrimps in making this salad?

    Yes, you can. In this case, you don’t need to cook the shrimps, just sprinkle the seasonings over them and mix well.

    Can I eat this recipe warm?

    No. This recipe is cold shrimp pasta salad; unfortunately, you can't reheat it.

    Can I make this salad ahead of time?

    Yes, you can make this salad 2 days in advance; just keep it in the fridge. Add the avocado and the dressing just before serving.

    A bowl filled with Italian shrimp pasta salad and topped with a dollop of creamy dressing.

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    Recipe Card

    Italian shrimp pasta salad topped with creamy dressing.
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    5 from 6 votes

    Italian Shrimp Pasta Salad

    This Italian shrimp pasta salad is delicious and flavorful summer dish. It is loaded with veggies and topped with creamy homemade dressing. Perfect for an easy lunch, family dinner, or to take on picnics.
    Course Salad
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 5 servings
    Calories 370kcal
    Author Radwa

    Equipment

    • Saucepan
    • Kitchen knife
    • Chopping board
    • Measuring spoons

    Ingredients

    • 150 g pasta
    • 1 cucumber , chopped
    • ½ cup cherry tomato , cut into halves
    • 1 avocado , chopped
    • 100 g baby corn
    • 1 bell pepper , chopped
    • ½ cup radish , sliced
    • ¼ cup parsley , chopped

    For the shrimp

    • 300 g shrimps
    • ¼ teaspoon paprika
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoon butter

    For the dressing

    • ¾ cup mayonnaise
    • ½ cup greek yoghurt
    • ⅛ teaspoon salt
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon cumin
    • ¼ teaspoon Italian herbs
    • 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 2 tablespoon cider vinegar

    Instructions

    • Cook the pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then set aside.
    • Preparing the veggies: Cook baby corn for 5 minutes in boiling water, chop avocado, cucumber, carrot, and bell pepper. Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves. Finally, slice radish and finely chop the parsley.
    • Cook the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel and season with paprika, salt, black pepper, and onion powder. Next, heat the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the shrimps for 2-3 minutes on each side, then turn off the heat.
    • Make the dressing: In a bowl, mix all the dressing ingredients well.
    • Serve: Arrange the veggies, pasta and shrimps on a serving plate, and top with the dressing.

    Notes

    • You can use fresh or frozen shrimp in this recipe.
    • I prefer to use small pasta shapes like bow-tie or elbow pasta, so all the ingredients are the same size. I don’t recommend using big pasta shapes.
    • To save time, you can use pre-cooked shrimp.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 173mg | Sodium: 1076mg | Potassium: 572mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1151IU | Vitamin C: 46mg | Calcium: 141mg | Iron: 2mg
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    About Radwa

    Hi, I am Radwa! I've always been fond of food—seriously, it's my love language. I share my tried-and-true recipes and provide easy, step-by-step recipes that anyone can follow.

    Comments

    1. Camila says

      March 21, 2021 at 7:55 pm

      5 stars
      Salad is my favourite dish ever, and this salad is just what I love the most; pasta and shrimp. By the way, this is the best recipe for summertime meals.

      Reply
    2. Jeanie says

      March 18, 2021 at 10:17 am

      5 stars
      I just made this pasta salad recipe. I've never made it before; It is so delicious. I definitely will be making it again. This recipe is so simple to follow.

      Reply
    3. Linda says

      March 13, 2021 at 10:03 pm

      5 stars
      This dish looks amazing. I’m always looking for new pasta recipes and I can't wait to make this dish!

      Reply
    5 from 6 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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