SEAFOOD PASTA SALAD WITH CREAMY STRAWBERRY DRESSING
This is a Recipezaar contest creation designed to be a kid-pleasing salad. It makes a salad large enough for a crowd, so it's great for picnics, potlucks and summertime parties. And it is packed with lots of fresh kid-pleasing ingredients including a fun seashell-shaped pasta with shrimp and crab flakes dressed lightly in a sweet, creamy strawberry dressing. Take advantage of the summer fruit offerings by garnishing the top of this salad with fresh, sweet strawberry halves, which is sure to appeal to all the kids in your household. The gouda cheese offers a nice smoky element against the zesty onion bits, and the walnuts provide a bit of texture.
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories Fruit
Time 25m
Yield 18 (1 cup ) servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Cook seashell pasta according to package directions and let stand in sink to cool and allow excess water to drain. Place cooled, drained pasta in a large salad bowl.
- Add the shrimp, crab, onion, celery, cheese, walnuts, tarragon and salt and pepper to the pasta. With a large spoon, gently mix the salad ingredients until well blended.
- With a potato masher. mash about 8 medium-size strawberries until you have 2/3 cup of mashed strawberries. (You can also puree them in a food processor if you want a thinner dressing.) Add yogurt and mix well. Then add 1-2 teaspoons or more (if desired) of sugar to reach desired sweetness. Stir well.
- Add the creamy strawberry dressing to the salad mixture, and blend thoroughly with a large spoon. Chill until ready to serve.
- For added color, garnish the top of the salad with any remaining strawberry halves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 39.6, Sodium 227.4, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 12.9
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.
Provided by Brandi Starr
Categories Salad Seafood Salad Recipes Shrimp Salad Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk yogurt, chicken broth, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, and 1 teaspoon black pepper together in a bowl until dressing is smooth.
- 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.
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
- Toss shrimp and 2 tablespoons olive oil together in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a glass baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until shrimp are bright pink and cooked through, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.1 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 759.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CREAMY STRAWBERRY SALAD DRESSING
My family can't resist a sweet spinach and strawberry salad topped with this lovely dressing. Every bite smacks of summer.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a blender, combine the first six ingredients. Cover and process until pureed. Refrigerate until serving. In a salad bowl or on individual salad plates, combine the spinach, onion, orange, almonds and additional strawberries. Serve with dressing.
Nutrition Facts :
STRAWBERRY PASTA SALAD
Bow tie pasta with strawberries makes a refreshing salad, especially with a little chopped mint. I multiply it for brunches, potlucks, even tailgates. -Barbara Lento, Houston, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 35m
Yield 12 servings (0.667 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water and drain well., In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, oil, lemon juice, salt and cayenne until blended; stir in green onion, ginger and jalapeno. Add pasta and toss to coat., Refrigerate, covered, until serving. Stir in strawberries and sprinkle with almonds just before serving. If desired, sprinkle with coconut and mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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