RECIPE — Is This A Shrimp Pasta Salad Or A Disaster In A Bowl?

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Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing Recipe:

Ingredients:

• 1 (12 ounce) package tri-color rotini pasta
• 1 pound cooked shrimp, chilled
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• ½ red onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cups broccoli florets
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning (such as Mrs. Dash)
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Directions:

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook the rotini pasta in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Once cooked, run the pasta under cold water and let it cool in a large mixing bowl.
2. Add the chilled cooked shrimp, chopped tomatoes, bell peppers, sliced red onion, and broccoli florets to the mixing bowl with the cooled pasta.
3. In a small bowl, mix together the red wine vinegar, minced garlic, olive oil, Italian seasoning, and ground black pepper. Pour this dressing over the pasta and shrimp mixture, and toss well to coat everything with the dressing. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
4. Before serving, sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over individual servings of the shrimp pasta salad.

Recipe Tips:

• You can add or remove any fresh vegetables as desired to customize the salad to your liking.
• If you prefer, you can use fresh oregano and basil instead of Italian seasoning to enhance the flavor of the salad.

Nutrition Facts (per serving):

• Calories: 341
• Total Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 50g
• Protein: 26g

Wine Pairing: I would pair this refreshing Shrimp Pasta Salad with an Italian Pinot Grigio, such as Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio. Its crisp, clean taste with notes of pear and citrus will complement the flavors of the salad perfectly. Cheers!

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