Shrimp Macaroni Salad

A zesty lemon-garlic dressing coats this easy shrimp macaroni salad, made complete with tri-color pasta, olives, cherry tomatoes, and green onions.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 421 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 cup lemon juice
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 pound tri-color pasta
• 1 pound cooked and peeled medium shrimp
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 0.5 cup sliced pitted green olives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta in boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Rinse and drain.

Step 2

Mix together cooked pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, olives, and green onions in a large serving bowl until well combined.

Step 3

Make dressing: Whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until well mixed.

Step 4

Pour dressing over salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.