A vibrant and refreshing summer salad featuring perfectly cooked pasta, succulent shrimp, and a tangy, herbaceous dressing. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light and flavorful lunch.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
Carbohydrate
34 g
Cholesterol
99 mg
Fiber
2 g
Protein
15 g
Saturated Fat
4 g
Sodium
664 mg
Sugar
3 g
Fat
29 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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5 mins
In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper until well combined. (5 minutes)
02 Step
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2 mins
Add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill to the dressing. Whisk until thoroughly combined and set aside in the refrigerator. (2 minutes)
03 Step
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8 mins
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Add the pasta shells and cook according to package directions, about 8-10 minutes, or until al dente.
04 Step
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5 mins
Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it slightly. Drain again thoroughly and transfer to a large bowl. (5 minutes)
05 Step
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3 mins
Add the halved shrimp, diced red bell pepper, and diced celery to the bowl with the pasta. (3 minutes)
06 Step
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5 mins
Pour the chilled dressing over the pasta mixture and mix thoroughly to coat all ingredients and fill the shells with dressing. (5 minutes)
07 Step
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2 hrs
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until thoroughly chilled. (2-3 hours)
08 Step
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5 mins
Before serving, stir the salad again. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with additional salt, black pepper, lemon juice, or cayenne pepper. If the salad seems dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. (5 minutes)
09 Step
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Garnish with a pinch of paprika and fresh dill sprigs before serving.
For an extra burst of flavor, try grilling the shrimp before adding it to the salad.
Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking. Cucumber, cherry tomatoes, or avocado would be delicious additions.
Make the dressing ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
If you don't have fresh dill, you can substitute 1 tablespoon of dried dill.
This salad is best served cold, so be sure to chill it for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Moises Grimes
Apr 20, 2025I added some grilled corn to the salad, and it was amazing!
Rowan Kessler
Apr 18, 2025I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!
Willa Skiles
Jan 19, 2025The dressing is a little too tangy for my taste, so I added a little bit of sugar to balance it out.
Retha Walker
Mar 30, 2024I made this for a potluck, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Layne Mcclure
Feb 4, 2023This recipe is a keeper! The dressing is so flavorful, and the salad is so easy to make.