Super Shrimp and Veggie Pasta Salad

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Description

This is an adaptation of my Mom’s recipe. A very colorful salad that’s great any time of the year. A light creamy salad dressing can be substituted to reduce calories. I’ve also substituted frozen shrimp for canned on occasion, depending on availability.

Ingredients

  • 1 (12 ounce) package small seashell pasta
  • 1 small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 green onions, finely chopped
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 25 large pitted black olives, sliced
  • 1 (4 ounce) can small shrimp, drained
  • 1 cup creamy salad dressing (e.g. Miracle Whip)
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vinegar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
  2. In a large bowl
  3. combine pasta
  4. green pepper
  5. red pepper
  6. onion
  7. celery
  8. olives and shrimp. In a separate bowl mix together: salad dressing
  9. mustard
  10. sugar
  11. vinegar
  12. salt and pepper; pour over salad. Can be served immediately
  13. but best when chilled a few hours.

Prep Time: 30 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 45 mins

Servings: 8

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