Tag: Make ahead

Shrimp and Noodle Bowl

This is a summer salad that is great on those hot days. I do not care for cilantro, so I leave it out. You could substitute Fresh parsley or basil if you prefer. If you use scallions, use the stems in place of the cilantro.

8 ounces of uncooked angel hair pasta

1 lb. cooked small shrimp

2 cups broccoli coleslaw mix

6 scallions sliced thin

1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro

2/3 cup reduced-fat sesame ginger salad dressing.

Cook pasta according to package. drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer this to a large bowl. Add the cooked shrimp, broccoli coleslaw mix, green onions and cilantro. Drizzle with salad dressing and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Using wheat pasta is a good dietary choice. Also, you can change up the dressing. Sweet Onion dressing is very good. And, you can buy the shrimp in your freezer section of your grocer. Just be sure to thaw before adding to salad as they tend to have some water in them.

Chilled Shrimp Pasta Salad

1 Cup Uncooked Pasta (use a fun shape like small shells)

½       cup sour cream

½      cup mayonnaise

¼      cup horseradish sauce (optional)

2        TBS grated onion

1 ½   tsp seasoned salt

¾       tsp pepper

1 Pound cooked, deveined and peeled small shrimp*

Large cucumber, seeded and chopped

1 or 2 small celery ribs thinly sliced

Cook past shells according to package.  Drain and rinse with cold water

In large bowl, mix sour cream,mayo, horseradish sauce, onion, salt and pepper.

Stir in shrimp, cucumber, celery and pasta

Refrigerate until serving or at least an hour. Flavors should all meld together for a short time.

*You can purchase shrimp in your grocery store either at the fish counter or in frozen foods. If you use large shrimp, just cut them into smaller pieces.