Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad
Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad brings together tender pasta, smoky bacon, and sweet summer produce like peaches and cherry tomatoes for a lively mix of textures and flavors. A light mayo and olive oil dressing ties it together with a Cajun kick, making it bright, slightly sweet, and pleasantly spiced. Ideal for cookouts, potlucks, or make-ahead dinners when you want something satisfying and refreshing.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 27
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 68
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 37
- General Wellness
- 1
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil. Stir in the pasta and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tender yet still slightly firm, about 10 minutes, or follow the package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and let it cool to room temperature, about 20 minutes.
- 2
Meanwhile, place the bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels. Crumble when cool enough to handle.
- 3
Combine the pasta, shrimp, bacon, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, cucumber, green onions, mayonnaise, olive oil, cherry tomatoes, and peach in a large bowl and mix well. Taste and season with Cajun seasoning.
- 4
Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Calories 671.34 kcal High 34%
- Protein 29.76 g Good Source 60%
- Carbohydrate 66.59 g 24%
- Total Fat 32.98 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 5.08 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 143.42 mg High 48%
- Sodium 664.72 mg High 29%
- Dietary Fiber 5.43 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 6.66 g --
- Added Sugars 0.39 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 66.98 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 258.58 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 86.43 mcg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin C 44.69 mg Good Source 50%
- Vitamin D 0.07 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad is a Cajun and Creole side dish recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Cajun Seasoning, Cherry Tomato, and Cucumber. Each serving provides about 671.34 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad?
- It is a Cajun and Creole salad recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Cajun Seasoning, Cherry Tomato, Cucumber, Dry Pasta. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 671.34 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad healthy?
- Shrimp and Bacon Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 671.34 calories and 29.76 g of protein, or 60% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 664.72 mg (29% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.08 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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