Description
A refreshing summer dish featuring tender pasta, succulent shrimp, and vibrant cherry tomatoes in a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (rotini or penne)
- 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Once cooked, drain and let cool.
- Sauté the shrimp: In a large skillet over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the shrimp, cooking until they turn pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from heat and allow them to cool slightly.
- Combine ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, sautéed shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, diced red onion, and celery.
- Prepare the dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Dress the salad: Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently toss to combine.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with fresh parsley for color and flavor, and serve immediately or chill before serving.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and tastes better as it sits. Add extra lemon juice or sour cream to freshen it up before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg