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Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe


Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe
SHRIMP PASTA SALAD This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Thomas Estate in Kaufman, Texas in 1982.

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Ingredients
  • 2-1/2 cups shell pasta cooked al dente then drained and cooled
  • 1 red bell pepper seeded and diced
  • 6 green onions including some tender green tops sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 2 avocados peeled pitted and cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 pound cooked small bay shrimp
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Lettuce leaves for lining plates
  • 3 hard cooked eggs quartered
  • Creamy Italian Dressing:
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 3 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Directions
  1. In bowl combine pasta, bell pepper, onion and celery then stir well.
  2. In separate bowl toss avocados with lemon juice and add to salad along with shrimp.
  3. Cover and refrigerate several hours.
  4. Combine all ingredients and whisk well until blended.
  5. Add 1 cup dressing, salt and pepper then mix well 1 hour before serving.
  6. Line a platter with lettuce and mound salad on top then garnish with eggs and serve immediately.

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