Shrimp Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 8 ounces penne pasta (mini); 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 tablespoon capers (drained); 1/2 grape tomatoes (sliced); 1/4 cup spring onion (sliced and including green tops); 8 ounces shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined

Submitted by ebbtide

"This easy fix has a nice lemony flavor and is great for a summer brunch or dinner. Use whole wheat pasta and lite mayo for an even healthier rendition."

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Ready In:: 22mins
Ingredients:: 10
Serves:: 4

ingredients

8 ounces penne pasta (mini)
¹⁄₂ cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¹⁄₂ teaspoon salt
¹⁄₄ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon capers (drained)
¹⁄₂ grape tomatoes (sliced)
¹⁄₄ cup spring onion (sliced and including green tops)
8 ounces shrimp, cooked, peeled and deveined

directions

Cook pasta according to directions, drain and rinse with cold water.
In large serving bowl, mix together mayo, zest, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Stir well. Add capers, tomatoes and onion. Stir well and set aside.
Add cooked pasta and shrimp to the bowl. Toss to mix well. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes for flavors to develop, then serve.