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Tangy Shrimp Pasta Salad

tangy shrimp pasta salad
Ingredients:
  • (1/4 cup) plain, low-fat yogurt
  • (2 Tbsp.) light Caesar or Italian dressing
  • Black pepper
  • (1/4 tsp.) dill
  • (6 oz.) cooked shrimp (deveined and without tails), or crabmeat
  • (2 cups) whole-wheat blend pasta, cooked and cooled
  • (2) celery heart stalks, finely chopped
  • (2) green onions, finely chopped
  • (1/4 large) sweet red pepper, finely chopped
Servings
2
Salad

Tangy Shrimp Pasta Salad

Whole-wheat pasta tossed with shrimp and crunchy vegetables in a creamy Caesar yogurt dressing.

Preparation Time
About 15 minutes
Cook Time
About 12 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt and dressing. Add black pepper as needed and dill; set aside.
  2. 2In a large bowl, toss together shrimp or crab, pasta, celery, green onion and red pepper. Add dressing, toss to coat. Serve at room temperature or chilled, enjoy!

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of salad

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 316
  • Total Fat 5.4 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 42 g
  • Protein 27 g
  • Cholesterol 170 mg
  • Sodium 409 mg
  • Fiber 6.1 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Salad

Recipe Subcategory: Pasta Salads

Recipe Ethnicity: Italian

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: No

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs, Dairy, Shellfish

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.