Shrimp Pasta Salad

By Barefeet In The Kitchen

Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon sugar
¼ teaspoon granulated garlic or garlic powder
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces tiny pasta: ditalini, small elbows, or shells
1 pound cooked shrimp, any size (chopped into ½-inch pieces)
1 cup celery (very thinly sliced)
1 bell pepper, any color (chopped into ½-inch pieces, about 1 cup)
¼ cup red onion (very thinly sliced and chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley (chopped small)

Prep Time10mins
Cook Time15mins
Servings6

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package, until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water until the pasta is cool.

Combine the mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Add the pasta, shrimp, celery, bell pepper, onion, and parsley to the bowl with the dressing.

Toss to coat well. Taste the salad and adjust the seasonings, as desired. Refrigerate until ready to serve.