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Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad

Warm Shrimp and Pasta Salad

with cucumber and bell peppers
30 min.
Time:
524
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
82 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
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
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.

Nutritional values
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 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

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.

Even smarter

Even smarter

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

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