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Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Sald is a creamy pasta salad with shrimp, peas, red pepper, and celery tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing flavored with dill.

  • Prep20 min
  • Total20 min
  • Serves8
  • Rating5.0
Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad is a creamy pasta salad with shrimp, peas, red pepper, and celery tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing flavored with dill. This light and refreshing pasta salad is perfect for summer.

Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad in a white serving bowl.

It’s a wonderfully creamy and delicious pasta salad and definitely deserves a spot on my list of Best Pasta Salad Recipes.

This pasta salad is a great side for a bbq or picnic.

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Shrimp and Dill Pasta Salad Recipe Tips

  • Canned shrimp should only be used as a last resort.
  • Use any pasta shape you like. Bowties, shells, penne, and elbow pasta are all good choices.
  • Try adding a few more veggies if you like. Tomatoes and cucumbers are great additions.
  • Don’t like peas? Leave them out.

Make Ahead

  • Can be made up to 24 hours in advance. If the pasta soaks up too much of the mayonnaise, stir a little more in just before serving.

How To Serve

This yummy pasta salad can be eaten as a main dish for a light summer meal. Serve it on a bed of bibb lettuce.

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Ingredients

Dressing

Steps

  1. 1

    Cook pasta in salted water according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Place in a large bowl.

  2. 2

    Add shrimp, bell pepper, celery, red onion, and peas.

  3. 3

    In a small bowl, stir together mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Add dressing to bowl with pasta and stir to mix. Sprinkle the dill on top and mix it in.

  5. 5

    Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. If pasta soaks up a lot of the mayo, add another 1/4 cup just before serving to make it creamier.

Notes

Use any pasta shape you like. Bowties, shells, penne, and elbow pasta are all good choices.

Nutrition

  • Calories349
  • Carbs26
  • Protein11
  • Fat22
  • Sodium568
  • Fiber2
  • Sugar3