Mediterranean Shrimp Pasta Salad

• servings: 6 servings
• active time: 20 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

8 ounces farfalle (bowtie) pasta

1 cup diced cucumber

1 cup halved cherry tomatoes

3/4 cup roasted red peppers (chopped)

1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives

1/4 cup finely diced red onion

1/2 cup cubed feta cheese

1/4 cup toasted pine nuts

1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

1/3 cup olive oil

3 tablespoons red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon honey

1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt

Black pepper (to taste)

Directions

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente according to package directions.

Drain and run it under cold water for a few seconds to stop the cooking. Set aside to cool completely.

Dry shrimp well with paper towels and place in a bowl. Add olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss until the shrimp are evenly seasoned.

Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1-2 minutes per side, until no longer translucent and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let cool.

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, water, honey, mustard, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Place the cooled pasta, shrimp, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, olives, red onion, feta, pine nuts, and parsley in a large bowl. Pour the dressing over and toss gently.

Give the salad a taste and add more salt, pepper, or vinegar if desired. Serve chilled or slightly cool.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 g
• Calories: 440 kcal
• Total Fat: 23 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Trans Fat: 0.003 g
• Cholesterol: 133 mg
• Sodium: 966 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 36 g
• Dietary Fiber: 3 g
• Total Sugars: 5 g
• Protein: 24 g