Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad
Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad blends tender tri-color pasta with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny green olives, and crisp green onions, all coated in a bright lemon-garlic vinaigrette. The shrimp add a sweet, ocean-fresh bite that pairs beautifully with the citrusy dressing. Serve chilled for lunch, picnics, or as a refreshing side at warm-weather gatherings.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 57 / 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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- 36
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 36
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 1
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until slightly firm, about 8 minutes. Drain and rinse.
- 2
Combine the rotini, shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, and olives in a large serving bowl.
- 3
Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, salt, and black pepper together in a bowl until well combined; pour over the salad and toss. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Calories 442.74 kcal High 22%
- Protein 20.12 g Good Source 40%
- Carbohydrate 53.01 g 19%
- Total Fat 16.72 g High 21%
- Saturated Fat 2.24 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 111.13 mg High 37%
- Sodium 546.45 mg High 24%
- Dietary Fiber 6.23 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 4.39 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 81.73 mg Low Source 6%
- Iron 2.79 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 44.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 72.16 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 2.89 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad is a Greek dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Green Olives. Each serving provides about 442.74 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad?
- It is a Greek salad recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cherry Tomato, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Green Olives, Green Onion. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad?
- Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad?
- About 25 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 442.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad healthy?
- Lemony Shrimp Pasta Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 442.74 calories and 20.12 g of protein, or 40% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 546.45 mg (24% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.24 g (11% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic 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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