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Shrimp and Bow Tie Pasta Salad With Lemon Garlic Dressing

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Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Diana Rattray
This tasty shrimp and pasta salad makes a great lunch or dinner on a hot summer day.

Ingredients:

  • 8 ounces bow tie pasta (farfalle)
  • 1 pound shrimp, tail on, cooked
  • 6 to 8 grape or cherry tomatoes, halved or sliced
  • 2 cups baby arugula or spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup pecan halves
  • salt and coarsely ground black pepper
  • .
  • Lemon Garlic Dressing
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed, minced
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • juice and zest of 1 medium to large lemon
  • 2 teaspoons fresh chopped parsley or basil

Preparation:

Cook pasta in boiling water, following package directions; drain under cold running water. In 4 salad bowls, arrange arugula or spinach leaves, tomato slices or halves, cooled pasta and shrimp, and pecans. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.

In blender or screw-top jar, combine dressing ingredients. Drizzle dressing evenly over each salad, tossing lightly.

If desired, combine salad ingredients in one large serving bowl and toss with the dressing.
Serves 4.

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Shrimp and Bow Tie Pasta SaladApril 22, 2009By cmragosa
"This recipe has no flavor. Too much lemon and olive oil for the quantity of pasta recommended. I couldn't even begin to give a suggestion of alternate spices or ingredients to make this dish taste better."

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