Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Add any variety of vegetables to this simple shrimp pasta salad for a nutritious summer picnic meal that's easy to make ahead of time.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 341 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
• 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash®)
• 0.125 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 red onion, thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Run pasta under cold water and let cool in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Add shrimp, tomatoes, bell peppers, onion, broccoli, vinegar, garlic, oil, Italian seasoning, and pepper. Toss well, coating everything with the spices, oil, and vinegar. Chill for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Serve cold; sprinkle Parmesan over individual servings.