Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe). This is an adaptation of my Mom's recipe. A very colorful salad that's great any time of the year. A light creamy salad dressing can be substituted to reduce calories. I've also substituted frozen shrimp for canned on occasion, depending on availability.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

Ingredients

1 (12 ounce) package small seashell pasta

1 small green bell pepper

chopped

1 small red bell pepper

chopped

3 green onions

finely chopped

3 stalks celery

chopped

25 large pitted black olives

sliced

1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp

drained

1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)

1 teaspoon prepared mustard

1 teaspoon white sugar

2 teaspoons vinegar

salt and pepper to taste

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Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine pasta green pepper red pepper onion celery olives and shrimp. In a separate bowl mix together: salad dressing mustard sugar vinegar salt and pepper; pour over salad. Can be served immediately but best when chilled a few hours.

Nutritional Information

Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 283.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.3g 19%

Carbohydrates: 37.9g 12%

Dietary Fiber: 2.4g 10%

Sugars: 6.8g

Fat: 10.8g 17%

Saturated Fat: 1.5g 7%

Cholesterol: 34.2mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 557.1IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.9mg 30%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 12.9mg 22%

Folate: 92.3mcg 23%

Calcium: 39.7mg 4%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 30.2mg 11%

Potassium: 180.7mg 5%

Sodium: 408.1mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 97

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.