Lemony Herb Shrimp Pasta Salad
Lemony Herb Shrimp Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, English, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Lemony Herb Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (from the dressing ingredients, if desired, or extra). Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, chop into bite-sized pieces if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh dill.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour the prepared lemony herb dressing over the pasta salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 30 min
- 7
Before serving, give the pasta salad another gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or a squeeze more lemon juice) if needed. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 1 min
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Lemony Herb Shrimp Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 8 ounces orecchiette pasta
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails on or off
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cucumber, English, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
For the Lemony Herb Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
Instructions
- 1
Cook the orecchiette pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and cool the pasta. Set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the pasta cooks, prepare the shrimp. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil (from the dressing ingredients, if desired, or extra). Add the shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until pink and opaque. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, chop into bite-sized pieces if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
In a small bowl, whisk together all the dressing ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cooked shrimp, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, finely diced red onion, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped fresh dill.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour the prepared lemony herb dressing over the pasta salad ingredients. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated. Stir in the crumbled feta cheese.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. This step is crucial for the best taste.
⏱️ 30 min - 7
Before serving, give the pasta salad another gentle toss. Taste and adjust seasoning (salt, pepper, or a squeeze more lemon juice) if needed. Serve chilled.
⏱️ 1 min