Mediterranean Shrimp-and-Pasta Salad

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

Fresh herbs are crucial to the flavor of this pasta salad.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons sherry vinegar

1 teaspoon dijon mustard

3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

6 cups water

2 bay leaves

1 pound medium shrimp

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

4 cups uncooked cavatappi or other short-twisted pasta

1 cup trimmed arugula

1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)

1 cup yellow bell pepper strips

3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion

3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano

Directions:

1. To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
2. To prepare salad, combine water and bay leaves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water. Discard the bay leaves. Peel shrimp; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and chill.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water.
4. Combine shrimp, pasta, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and toss gently to coat.

By RecipeOfHealth.com