Shrimp Pasta Salad With a Creamy Lemon Dressing

Very light flavor and low in calories. Originally meant to be a side dish I made some healthy substitutions and added shrimp. I usually serve with asparagus, the entire family loves it.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 382 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• ½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• ¼ cup chicken broth
• 10 ounces penne pasta
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• ½ lemon, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or more to taste
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 40 medium shrimp, or more to taste
• ½ cup chopped scallions (green onions)

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

Step 2

Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.

Step 3

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add penne and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until pasta is slightly cooled.

Step 4

Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.

Step 6

Toss pasta with dressing in a bowl. Add shrimp and scallions; season with 1 teaspoon kosher salt and more pepper. Garnish pasta salad with Cheddar cheese and lemon slices.