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Use fresh shrimp if available to make Zesty Shrimp Pasta Salad.
6 to 8
SERVINGS
Ingredients
- 8 ounces rotini pasta, cooked and drained
- 1-1/2 cups medium-size shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 pound mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (about 1 cup)
- 1 small can (3 1/4 ounces) medium-size pitted black olives
- 3/4 cup green bell pepper strips
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- 2 tablespoons chopped chives
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Cayenne pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place pasta in large bowl. Add shrimp, tomatoes, cheese, olives and bell pepper; toss well.
- In small bowl, combine yogurt, mustard, chives and lemon juice. Season with cayenne. >
- Pour yogurt mixture over pasta mixture, and toss gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow flavors to blend.
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