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Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad

with cucumber and bell peppers
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Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad - Uncomplicated, filling foods - the colorful vegetable mix ensures freshness

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Health Score:
82 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
30 min.
Preparation
Calories:
524
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

This colorful pasta salad contains an extremely wide range of nutrients, including potassium, magnesium, iodine and vitamins C and E. Fiber from the vegetables and protein from the shrimp guarantees you'll be full for a long time.

Instead of red peppers, yellow peppers are just as suitable for this dish.

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie524 cal.(25 %)
Protein27 g(28 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates67 g(45 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage7 g(23 %)
Vitamin A0.2 mg(25 %)
Vitamin D0.4 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E6.2 mg(52 %)
Vitamin K31.2 μg(52 %)
Vitamin B₁0.2 mg(20 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin8.8 mg(73 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate71 μg(24 %)
Pantothenic acid0.9 mg(15 %)
Biotin5.4 μg(12 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.7 μg(23 %)
Vitamin C76 mg(80 %)
Potassium6.9 mg(0 %)
Calcium86 mg(9 %)
Magnesium96 mg(32 %)
Iron3.6 mg(24 %)
Iodine102 μg(51 %)
Zinc3.3 mg(41 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.3 g
Uric acid117 mg
Cholesterol114 mg
Complete sugar8 g
Development of this recipe:
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Ingredients

for
4
Ingredients
1 red Bell pepper
2 Tomatoes
1 small Cucumber ())
salt
1 red onion
6 sprigs Dill
3 Tbsps white balsamic vinegar
peppers
1 pinch sugar
5 Tbsps olive oil
12 ozs short Pasta (such as penne)
12 shrimp (deveined without shells)
How healthy are the main ingredients?
Pastaolive oilDillsugarTomatoCucumber
Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Cutting board, 1 Small knife, 1 Teaspoon, 1 Large knife, 1 Tablespoon, 1 large Bowl, 1 Whisk, 1 Salad server, 1 large Pot, 1 large Non-stick pan, 1 Slotted spatula, 1 Sieve, 1 Measuring cups, 1 Bowl

Preparation steps

1.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 1

Halve bell pepper, remove seeds, rinse and finely chop.

2.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 2

Rinse tomatoes, cut out the stems and chop the flesh finely.

3.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 3

Rinse cucumber thoroughly, wipe dry and cut in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds with a teaspoon and diagonally cut the cucumber into 1/2-inch thick slices.

4.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 4

For the pasta, bring plenty of salted water to a boil. Peel onion, cut in half lengthwise and cut into fine strips. Rinse dill, shake dry, pluck off the tops and chop coarsely.

5.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 5

Mix balsamic vinegar with salt and pepper to taste, sugar and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large bowl. Whisk together. Add bell pepper, tomatoes, cucumber and onion and mix well.

6.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 6

Cook the pasta according to package directions in plenty of boiling salted water until al dente.

7.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 7

Meanwhile, rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry. Heat remaining oil in a large non-stick pan. Cook shrimp over high heat turning frequently, for 3-4 minutes.

8.
Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad preparation step 8

Drain pasta, saving approximately 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons cooking water in a bowl. Mix pasta and cooking water into the salad. Fold in dill and season with salt and pepper. Serve with the shrimp.

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