Description
Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a light lunch or dinner, especially during warmer months. This zesty salad combines the succulent taste of shrimp with creamy avocado, sweet cherry tomatoes, and aromatic basil. With just 15 minutes of prep time, it’s an ideal choice for those busy days when you still want a delicious, healthy meal. Serve it at picnics, potlucks, or enjoy it as part of your meal prep. The burst of flavors from lemon and garlic makes each bite irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g Penne Pasta
- 400 g Shrimp (cleaned)
- 1/4 cup Olive Oil (extra virgin)
- 1 Lemon (juice and zest)
- 1 tsp Fresh Garlic (crushed)
- Black Pepper (to taste)
- 1 large Avocado (peeled and cubed)
- 250 g Cherry Tomatoes (halved)
- 3–4 Spring Onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Cook the penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. In the last few minutes of cooking, add the cleaned shrimp.
- Drain the pasta and shrimp using a colander and rinse under cold water if desired.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, zest, crushed garlic, and black pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pasta mixture with cubed avocado, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped spring onions, and basil leaves.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until all ingredients are well coated.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 140mg