Shell Salad Recipes

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SEASHELL SALAD



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Presented in a sand pail, this festive salad features a zesty dressing that's simple to stir together. An assortment of pasta shapes resembles seashells while red and yellow peppers add color and crunch. For an extra-special touch, you could cut the peppers with a small star-shaped cookie cutter.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked medium shell, spiral and/or wagon wheel pasta
1/3 cup vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 medium sweet red pepper
1 medium sweet yellow pepper
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta according to package directions until tender; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl; set aside. In a jar with tight-fitting lid, combine vinegar, oil and seasonings; shake well. Add peppers, onions and dressing to pasta; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 230mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

HAM AND SHELL SALAD



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A variation from the traditional macaroni or pasta salad.

Provided by ramblinrose

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package medium pasta shells
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
¼ pound deli ham, diced
1 cup diced Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Fill a pot with lightly-salted water and bring to a boil. Stir in the shell pasta and cook until the pasta is tender but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes; drain.
  • Stir the peas, ham, Cheddar cheese, onion, mayonnaise, vegetable oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; add the cooked pasta and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until completely chilled, before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.4 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 16.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 672.4 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CUCUMBER SHELL SALAD



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Ranch dressing is the mild coating for this pleasant pasta salad alive with the fresh flavors of crunchy cucumber, onion and green peas. Someone always seems to want the recipe! -Paula Ishii, Ralston, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (16 ounces) medium pasta shells
1 package (16 ounces) frozen peas, thawed
1 medium cucumber, halved and sliced
1 small red onion, chopped
1 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the pasta, peas, cucumber and onion. Add dressing; toss to coat. Cover and chill at least 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 177mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHICKEN SALAD SHELLS



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"These stuffed shells are great for a cool summer meal," assures Karen Lee of Waynesville, North Carolina. Calling for just four ingredients, including chicken salad from the deli, they are easy to assemble. The only thing you have to cook are the pasta shells, which take just minutes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1-1/2 pounds prepared chicken salad
1/2 cup seedless red grapes, halved
18 jumbo pasta shells, cooked, drained and cooled
2/3 cup ranch salad dressing

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken salad and grapes. Spoon about 2 tablespoons into each pasta shell. Refrigerate until serving. Drizzle with salad dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528 calories, Fat 37g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 67mg cholesterol, Sodium 895mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

SEA SHELLS SALAD



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 pound medium-size shell shape pasta, cooked to al dente, cold shocked, well drained
2 scallions, chopped, both whites and greens
1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped into fine dice
1/3 cup tiny frozen green peas, a generous handful
1/4 to 1/3 cup mayonnaise
3 or 4 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped to about 2 tablespoons
Coarse salt and pepper
Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
Romaine or leaf lettuce, for lining plate under salad

Steps:

  • Pile salad ingredients in a mixing bowl as you prepare them. Combine salad ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings. Serve salad on bed of lettuce leaves.
  • Yield: Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 8 to 10 minutes for pasta Ease of preparation: moderate

GREEK PASTA SHELLS SALAD



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Found this recipe on the back of a package of shell macaroni. Haven't tried it yet so posting it here for when I want it.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces pasta shells, uncooked
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 medium cucumber, chopped
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
1/2 cup ripe olives, sliced
4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (8 ounce) bottle Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Gradually add pasta shells to 4 quarts rapidly boiling water. If desired, add salt. Boil 8 to 10 minutes, or until tender, stirring frequently. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • In large bowl combine pasta shells and all other ingredients and mix well. Cover and chill thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.2, Fat 25.4, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 26.8, Sodium 1429.3, Carbohydrate 57.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 10.2, Protein 13.4

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD



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When I want to make a macaroni salad just a little bit extra-special, nothing does the trick like some small, sweet shrimp. This is one of my favorite summer salads, and it's oh-so-easy.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Shrimp Salad Recipes

Time 2h35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 ¼ cups mayonnaise, or more if needed
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons ketchup
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 lemon, juiced
⅓ cup chopped fresh dill
1 (12 ounce) package small pasta shells
1 pound cooked, peeled, and deveined small shrimp - cut in half
½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
¾ cup diced celery
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch paprika, for garnish
3 sprigs fresh dill, or as desired

Steps:

  • Whisk 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl; add lemon juice and 1/3 cup chopped dill. Whisk until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate.
  • Bring a pot of well-salted water to a boil and stir in pasta shells; cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool pasta slightly; drain again. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Toss shrimp with pasta; add red bell pepper, celery, and dressing to pasta and shrimp. Mix thoroughly to coat and fill shells with dressing. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, 2 to 3 hours.
  • Stir salad again before serving and season to taste with more salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper if desired. If salad seems a little dry, mix in a little more mayonnaise. Garnish with paprika and sprigs of dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.9 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 99.3 mg, Fat 28.8 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.4 g, Sodium 663.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SHELL SALAD



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This is a recipe I developed from looking at others. My wife and kids faught over the leftovers and I had to make another one the next night.

Provided by Kirk W.

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 25m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces shell macaroni
6 ounces colby-monterey jack cheese, chopped in to small cubes
1 small cucumber, chopped
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/3 cup chopped sweet gherkin
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 thin slice red onion, chopped finely
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle juice
3 hardboiled egg, chopped
3 dashes paprika

Steps:

  • Boil shells as directed on box, then drain and rinse in cold water.
  • In a seperate bowl, add shells to all other ingredients and mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260.9, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 94.6, Sodium 367.9, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.8, Protein 9.8

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