This shrimp pasta salad is more than just a meal; it’s an experience of taste and texture. The tender shrimp and pasta perfectly complement the crunchy vegetables and zesty dressing. It’s a dish that is simple enough to make in a pinch but delicious enough to impress your guests.
Key Features:
- Quick to Prepare: This salad takes only about 25 minutes to make from start to finish.
- Perfectly Balanced: The combination of creamy dressing with a slight sweetness from the honey and tanginess from the lemon juice and Dijon mustard is mouthwatering.
- Great for Large Gatherings: The recipe serves 10, making it ideal for a party or large family meal.
- Customizable: You can tweak the ingredients to suit your preferences or what you have on hand.
Let’s break it down step by step, starting with the dressing!
Ingredients for the Shrimp Pasta Salad
Dressing:
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 3 cloves garlic (pressed)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Shrimp Pasta Salad:
- 1 lb. medium shell pasta
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 12 ounces frozen cooked salad shrimp (thawed)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 1 orange or red bell pepper (finely diced)
- ¼ cup chopped red onion
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh dill
