Seafood Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Delight for Home Chefs
Discover the delicious and refreshing Seafood Pasta Salad, perfect for family gatherings or a quick meal.
- 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 penne pasta
- 2 cups cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta and seafood mixture.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can include capers or olives.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be kept for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Seafood Pasta Salad