Shrimp, Lemon & Gemelli Party Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp, Lemon & Gemelli Party Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 lb. gemelli or cavatappi pasta; 1 lb. large shrimp; 1 lemon; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp. Champagne or white wine vinegar; 2 tbsp. Chopped fresh dill; 1 tbsp. capers; 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard; 1 clove garlic; 1 pt. multicolored grape tomatoes; 1/2 seedless English cucumber

Published: Jun 26, 2013

Yields:

Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Cal/Serv:

430

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Dill, mustard, and capers are just a few of the flavors that spice up this easy to make pasta salad.

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Ingredients

1 lb. gemelli or cavatappi pasta
1 lb. large shrimp
1 lemon
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp. Champagne or white wine vinegar
2 Tbsp. Chopped fresh dill
1 Tbsp. capers
1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
1 pt. multicolored grape tomatoes
1/2 seedless English cucumber

Directions

1. Step 1Heat large covered saucepot of salted water to boiling on high. Cook pasta 2 minutes less than label directs, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp; cook 2 to 3 minutes or until pasta is al dente. Drain well.
2. Step 2While pasta cooks, from lemon, grate 1 teaspoon peel, and squeeze 2 tablespoons juice into large bowl. Add oil, vinegar, dill, capers, mustard, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper; whisk to combine. Stir in tomatoes and cucumber.
3. Step 3Add hot pasta and shrimp to large bowl; toss until well-coated. Serve warm or refrigerate in airtight container up to 1 day ahead.