Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad — Fresh, Creamy & Perfectly Chilled 🍤🌿
Introduction
This Pesto Shrimp Pasta Salad is light, refreshing, and bursting with flavor! Juicy shrimp are tossed with tender pasta, creamy pesto dressing, and crisp veggies for a chilled dish that’s perfect for lunch, picnics, or easy dinners. It’s a make-ahead favorite that combines herby freshness with a creamy finish in every bite.
Ingredients
- 300 g (10.5 oz) cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 250 g (9 oz) rotini or penne pasta
- ½ cup basil pesto (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- ½ cup mayonnaise (120 ml / 4 fl oz)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (50 g / 1.7 oz)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (15 ml)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Directions
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