Description
A fresh and flavorful Mediterranean shrimp pasta salad with crisp vegetables, tender shrimp, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until pink. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then sprinkle with oregano, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Top with crumbled feta cheese before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, let the salad chill for 30 minutes before serving.
- Substitute whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley or basil for extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Mediterranean shrimp pasta salad, easy pasta salad, healthy shrimp recipe