Chilled Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad Delight
This refreshing Chilled Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad Delight is the perfect summer dish that combines the delicate flavors of shrimp with tender pasta, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dill dressing. Perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a light lunch, this salad is best prepared in advance and chilled for at least three hours to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Feel free to double the recipe for bigger gatherings—your guests will be asking for seconds!
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Servings
245
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
small cooked shrimp
16 ounces (cooked)
small shell pasta
8 ounces (cooked)
small cucumber
1 (seeded and chopped (about 1-1/4 cups))
large plum tomato
1 (chopped (or 2 small plum tomatoes))
black olives
to taste (chopped)
small red onion
1 (chopped)
fresh dill
1/4 cup (chopped or about 3 teaspoons dried or to taste)
mayonnaise
1 cup (or to taste)
white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons (none)
garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon (or to taste)
seasoning salt
1 teaspoon (or to taste or use white salt)
fresh ground black pepper
to taste (none)
Instructions
1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the small cooked shrimp, cooked shell pasta, chopped cucumber, diced plum tomato, black olives, chopped red onion, and fresh dill. Toss everything gently until well mixed.
2
In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and garlic powder until smooth and well combined.
3
Pour the dressing over the shrimp and pasta mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
4
Season the salad with the seasoning salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, adjusting as desired.
5
Cover the salad and refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours, allowing the flavors to develop and the salad to chill before serving.
6
Serve chilled and enjoy the delightful combination of flavors!
Nutrition Information
15.5g
Fat
16.25g
Carbs
10.5g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary protein in the Chilled Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad Delight?
The primary protein is 16 ounces of small cooked shrimp.
What type of pasta is best for this recipe?
Small shell pasta is recommended for this recipe.
How long should the salad be refrigerated before serving?
The salad should be covered and refrigerated for a minimum of 3 hours to allow flavors to develop.
Can I use dried dill instead of fresh dill?
Yes, you can substitute 1/4 cup of fresh dill with about 3 teaspoons of dried dill.
What ingredients are in the salad dressing?
The dressing is a whisked mixture of mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, and garlic powder.
How many calories are in a serving of this shrimp pasta salad?
There are approximately 245 calories per serving.
What kind of tomatoes should I use?
You should use one large plum tomato or two small plum tomatoes, chopped.
How should the cucumber be prepared for the salad?
The cucumber should be seeded and chopped, yielding about 1-1/4 cups.
Is this recipe suitable for large gatherings?
Yes, you can easily double the recipe for bigger gatherings, barbecues, or picnics.
What kind of onion is used in this dish?
One small red onion, chopped, is used in this recipe.
What is the fat content of this recipe?
The recipe contains 15.5g of fat per serving.
How much protein is in each serving?
Each serving contains approximately 10.5g of protein.
Are there olives in this pasta salad?
Yes, chopped black olives are added to the salad to taste.
What type of vinegar is required for the dressing?
Two tablespoons of white wine vinegar are required for the dressing.
Can I substitute seasoning salt with anything else?
Yes, you can use regular white salt instead of seasoning salt if preferred.
How many total ingredients are needed for this recipe?
There are a total of 12 ingredients in this recipe.
What kind of garlic is used in the dressing?
1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder is used to flavor the dressing.
Does the pasta need to be hot or cold when mixing?
The instructions indicate using cooked shell pasta; the final dish is served chilled.
What are the total carbohydrates per serving?
There are 16.25g of carbohydrates per serving.
Is this salad a good choice for a light lunch?
Yes, it is described as a refreshing dish perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a light lunch.
How is the dressing applied to the salad?
The whisked dressing should be poured over the shrimp and pasta mixture and tossed thoroughly to coat.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
Tags include shrimp, pasta salad, summer dish, chilled salad, seafood salad, dill, and quick recipe.
Can I adjust the amount of mayonnaise?
Yes, while the recipe calls for 1 cup, it can be adjusted to taste.
When should I add the black pepper?
Freshly ground black pepper should be added at the end to season the salad to taste.
How much shrimp is required?
The recipe calls for 16 ounces of small cooked shrimp.
Is the cucumber peeled or seeded?
The instructions specify that the cucumber should be seeded.
What is the first step in preparing this salad?
The first step is to combine the shrimp, pasta, cucumber, tomato, olives, onion, and dill in a large mixing bowl.
How should the salad be stored until serving?
The salad should be covered and kept in the refrigerator.
Can I use larger shrimp for this recipe?
The recipe specifies small cooked shrimp, which better suits the size of the shell pasta and chopped vegetables.
What is the overall flavor profile of this salad?
It is a refreshing dish combining delicate shrimp flavors with a zesty dill and mayonnaise dressing.