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Shrimp Pasta Salad with Creamy Pesto Dressing

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I love macaroni/pasta salad and nothing said warm weather to me like my momma’s macaroni salad. This recipe lends itself to “personal” expression. You can add any vegetable you want and chicken would be just as wonderful as shrimp. This version was a big hit at my house.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces, weight Uncooked Pasta
  • ½ cups Black Olives Sliced
  • 1 whole Red Bell Pepper, Chopped Into Small Pieces
  • ¼ cups Purple Onion, Chopped Into Small Pieces
  • 2 cups Cooked Shrimp (if You Use Precooked Frozen Shrimp, Make Sure To Thaw And Drain It)
  • 2 Tablespoons Water
  • 3 Tablespoons Mayonnaise
  • 4 Tablespoons Store Purchased Pesto
  • 4 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • ½ teaspoons Coarsely Ground Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoons Salt

Preparation

Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente (cook according to package instructions for al dente). Then rinse the cooked pasta in cold water and drain well. Add olives, peppers, onions and shrimp. Toss gently to combine.

To prepare dressing: Combine water, mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a bowl and stir with a whisk until it is mixed well and creamy. Pour over pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.

Makes about 6 servings.

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purabi on 6.2.2011

This recipe is perfect in itself. Can I use crabmeat in place of shrimps, for a change?

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