Description
A delightful salad that combines shrimp, rotini pasta, fresh vegetables, and a creamy dressing, perfect for warm days or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, chopped dill, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, shrimp, red bell pepper, celery, and green onions to the bowl.
- Gently toss everything together until evenly coated in the dressing.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Before serving, garnish with extra fresh dill and serve chilled.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Stir before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: shrimp pasta salad, creamy salad, summer salad, easy salad recipe