Dilled Shrimp Pasta Salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish, perfect for warm weather or as a light meal. Here’s a simple recipe to make Dilled Shrimp Pasta Salad:
Ingredients:
For the Pasta Salad:
- 8 ounces (about 225g) fusilli or any pasta of your choice
- 1 pound (about 450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 English cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Cook the Pasta and Shrimp:
1. Cook Pasta:
– Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted boiling water. Drain and let it cool.
2. Cook Shrimp:
– In a pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until they turn pink and opaque. Drain and let them cool.
3. Prepare Pasta Salad Ingredients:
– In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and chopped fresh dill. Season with salt and black pepper.
Make the Dressing:
4. Prepare Dressing:
– In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey (or maple syrup), minced garlic, salt, and black pepper.
5. Combine Dressing with Salad:
– Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss everything together until well coated.
6. Chill:
– Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dilled shrimp pasta salad for at least 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve:
7. Garnish and Serve:
– Before serving, garnish the pasta salad with additional fresh dill. Adjust the seasoning if needed.
8. Serve:
– Serve the Dilled Shrimp Pasta Salad chilled as a refreshing and satisfying meal.
Note:
– You can customize this pasta salad by adding other vegetables like bell peppers, olives, or artichoke hearts.
– Feel free to experiment with additional herbs or citrus zest to enhance the flavor.
This Dilled Shrimp Pasta Salad is a great dish for a light lunch, dinner, or a side at gatherings. The combination of pasta, shrimp, and fresh dill creates a delicious and vibrant dish.
