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Shrimp and Pasta Salad

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A tasty salad made with angel hair pasta, shrimp, bell peppers, and more.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 14 ounces angel hair pasta
  • 1 bunch green onions, sliced (6 to 8)
  • 1 (about 4 ounces) can sliced black olives
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp
  • 2 chicken breast halves, grilled and coarsely chopped
  • .
  • Dressing:
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • dash salt
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

Preparation:

Boil angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool. Add green onions, bell peppers, black olives, shrimp and chopped chicken. Mix dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Refrigerate, and serve cold. Make this salad a day ahead. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves with sliced avocado or melon on the side.
Shrimp salad serves 10 to 12.

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Beautiful Colorful and TastyAugust 28, 2007By Beverly.Praeger
"I used half the amount of angel hair pasta for a pot luck dish. Everyone enjoyed the salad and thought it was very good. There was only a small amount left to bring home."
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