Shrimp Pasta Salad: Easy Recipe for a Fresh Summer Delight
Enjoy a refreshing and easy shrimp pasta salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pound shrimp
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a skillet, sauté shrimp until they are pink and opaque.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time for quick meal prep.
- Add fresh herbs for additional flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Shrimp Pasta Salad