Summery Shrimp And Green Bean Pasta Salad Recipes

SHRIMP CAESAR PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, Parmesan, sour cream, lemon juice, Worcestershire, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large bowl along with the dressing.
• Heat the oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the shrimp, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is pink and just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside to cool.
• Add the cooked shrimp, romaine, celery and tomatoes to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.

SHRIMP AND PASTA SHELL SALAD

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.

GREEN BEAN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil; cook, uncovered, until crisp-tender, 8-10 minutes. , Drain pasta and beans; rinse in cold water. Place in a large bowl. In a small bowl, whisk the oil, vinegar and cayenne. Drizzle over pasta mixture and toss to coat. , Add the ham, onions, parsley, dill and salt; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving. Stir in walnuts just before serving.

PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKPEAS, GREEN BEANS, AND BASIL

Steps:

• Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1 teaspoon salt into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl; whisk in lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and mayonnaise. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper.
• Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions until cooked all the way through. Drain (but don't rinse, which would waterlog the noodles), then spread on a rimmed baking sheet. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss green beans, onions, capers and brine, and chickpeas with vinaigrette. Add pasta; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to a day ahead; let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving. (Cold pasta salad is too firm and less flavorful.) Toss with Parmigiano-Reggiano and basil; serve.

SHRIMP, GREEN BEAN AND FETA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
• In pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until they turn bright green and start to soften.
• Transfer beans to ice water immediately. When cool, drain them and pat them dry with a clean towel.
• Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions (cook until al dente.).
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cool and drain again until free of excess water. Set aside.
• In large bowl, combine cooked green beans, pasta, shrimp, dill to taste, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days.

BEAN AND SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• If using dried or fresh beans, place in large deep pot with onion and bay leaves. Add cold water to cover by 5 inches. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and skim off foam. Simmer until tender, 30 minutes for fresh beans, 1 hour or more for dried. Drain beans; discard onion and bay leaves.
• Place beans in a large bowl. (Canned beans may be added without cooking.) Add garlic, half the oil, and Maldon salt. Toss to mix. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside.
• Place shrimp in a large saucepan and add water just to cover. Add 1 teaspoon table salt and the vinegar. Bring to a boil and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Drain.
• Combine shrimp with beans. Add remaining oil, lemon juice to taste, and parsley, if desired. Toss gently to mix. Line a large plate with radicchio leaves, and heap with shrimp and beans. Serve.