Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad 🍤🥗
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4
Description:
This Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, perfect for a light lunch or snack. With the sweetness of baby shrimp, the crunch of vegetables, and the creaminess of low-fat yogurt and mayonnaise, it’s a refreshing dish that’s easy to make and even easier to enjoy. Whether you’re hosting a spring picnic or craving a summer treat, this recipe is sure to satisfy your taste buds in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups spiral-shaped pasta
- 1/4 cup chopped green onion
- 1/2 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup baby shrimp
- 1 carrot, shredded
- 1 cup plain low-fat yogurt
- 1 tablespoon low-fat mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions:
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Cook Pasta: In a pot of boiling water, cook the spiral-shaped pasta until it’s al dente, which should take about 8 to 10 minutes. Once cooked, drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Allow it to cool completely.
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Prepare Ingredients: While the pasta is cooking, prepare the other ingredients. Chop the green onions, dice the celery, shred the carrot, and ensure the baby shrimp are clean and ready to use.
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Mix Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta with the chopped green onion, diced celery, baby shrimp, and shredded carrot.
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Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, mix together the plain low-fat yogurt, low-fat mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Combine: Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Gently toss everything together until all ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
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Chill: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or transfer the salad to an airtight container, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve: Once chilled, give the salad a final toss, then serve it chilled as a delicious and satisfying lunch or snack option.
Nutrition Information (per serving):
- Calories: 212.4
- Fat Content: 2g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 91.5mg
- Sodium Content: 465.6mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 31g
- Fiber Content: 2.6g
- Sugar Content: 5g
- Protein Content: 16.7g
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to customize this salad with your favorite vegetables or herbs for added flavor and nutrition.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Just give it a quick toss before serving.
- Serve this Low-Fat Shrimp Pasta Salad as a side dish at your next barbecue or picnic, or enjoy it as a light and refreshing meal on its own.
