I have mentioned before how much I enjoy shrimp. For me this shrimp and pasta salad is one of those perfect summertime salads, it can be served as a light dinner with some fresh homemade bread or you can enjoy it for lunch. To make it lighter use fat-free mayonnaise. By all means use fresh ingredients from your garden if possible! This easy salad makes about 9 servings.
Shrimp and Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
8 oz uncooked small pasta shells
1 cup mayonnaise
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
¼ cup buttermilk
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 ½ tsp minced fresh basil
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
1 pound cooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
¼ cup frozen peas
1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped
2 scallions, thinly sliced
Directions:
Cook the pasta according to the package directions. While the pasta is cooking make the dressing. Combine the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, buttermilk, onion, parsley, basil salt and pepper in a blender; cover and process until blended.
Drain the pasta and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl combine the pasta, shrimp, peas, tomato and scallions. Add dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.
Perfect with a glass of wine on the deck!
Nancy on the Home Front 
Beautiful salad! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner link up and don’t forget to leave a comment at the party – Next week’s features that also leave a comment get pinned and tweeted!
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I love avocado! What a great addition to the salad. Thanks for sharing your recipe with us at Merry Monday this week!
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Marie,
I’m always trying to find ways to sneak avocado into a meal! 🙂
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Such a neat recipe for Summertime! 🙂
Would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, and tips: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
Thanks for joining Cooking and Crafting with J & J!
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Jess,
I just love this salad for summertime!
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I can’t seem to get enough of shrimp this summer. I’m putting them on BBQ deviled eggs this weekend. No shame or guilt! This Shrimp & Pasta Salad looks lovely!
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Colleen, Deviled eggs and shrimp sounds like a wonderful combination!
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Your Shrimp and Pasta Salad looks delicious, Nancy! Love the fresh herbs and veggies you’ve added too. Thank you for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.
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I’m sure my mother-in-law would love to use this recipe. They eat seafood quite a bit. Unfortunately, I’m deathly allergic to it so my family doesn’t get to enjoy it as much.
Thank you for sharing this with us on the #HomeMattersParty. We hope to see you again when we open our doors on Friday at 12AM EST.
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Crystal,
So sorry to hear you are allergic to seafood!
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Hi Nancy,
Another great recipe for a hot summer day that sound so refreshing and tasty. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned
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This salad looks delicious and is perfect for a hot August day. Hope you are having a fantastic day and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday!
Come Back Soon,
Miz Helen
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Shrimp pasta salad looks delicious, thanks for sharing with Hearth and soul blog hop, pinning and tweeting.
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Your welcome Swathi!
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This salad looks amazing!! i too love shrimp!! Thanks for sharing on My 2 Favorite Things on Thursday!! Pinned!
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