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4.80 from 5 votes

Easy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Recipe from Two Peas and Their Pod

This easy cold pasta salad only takes 20 minutes to make and is a great dish for potlucks or quick weeknight meals.
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins

Ingredients

For the pasta salad:

  • 12 ounces farfalle pasta or your favorite pasta
  • 1 pound cooked shrimp
  • 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh dill

For the lemon dressing:

  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice from 2 large lemons
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • Kosher salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil, salt the water generously. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing. In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, honey, mustard, garlic, salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • When the pasta is done cooking, drain and run cold water over the pasta.
  • Place pasta in a large bowl and add cooked shrimp, fresh dill, and Parmesan cheese.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Serve.