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.
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.