Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Peppers, and Olives

Health score
20%
Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Peppers, and Olives
45 min.
5
275kcal

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Are you looking for a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than this delightful Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Peppers, and Olives. In just 45 minutes, you can whip up a vibrant meal that serves five, making it ideal for gatherings, picnics, or a satisfying lunch. With only 275 calories per serving, this pasta salad is not only delicious but also a healthier option for those watching their diet.

This dish features tender angel hair pasta, plump shrimp, and a medley of colorful bell peppers that add both texture and flavor. Tossed together with crumbled feta cheese, fresh herbs, and a zesty dressing of lemon juice and olive oil, each bite bursts with a harmony of tastes. The addition of kalamata olives lends a salty richness, while the garlic and herbs elevate the entire dish to new heights.

Whether you serve it as a side dish, main course, or a light lunch, this Pasta Salad is versatile enough to please everyone at your table. It’s a delightful way to enjoy the bounty of fresh ingredients and a light yet satisfying option for any meal. Discover the joy of cooking and impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make but wonderfully gourmet dish!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 cups angel hair pasta cooked uncooked ( 5 ounces pasta)
  • ounces feta cheese crumbled
  • tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  •  garlic clove minced
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoon kalamata olives pitted chopped
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • 0.3 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 0.8 cup plum tomatoes chopped
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper red chopped
  • 0.8 pound shrimp deveined cooked peeled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper white
  • 0.5 cup bell pepper yellow chopped
  • 1.5 teaspoons thyme dried fresh chopped

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Combine the first 13 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Sprinkle with cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories275kcal
Protein30.43%
Fat21.49%
Carbs48.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.6
Glycemic Load
12.09
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
15.81869572401%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.29mg
Hesperetin
0.87mg
Naringenin
0.32mg
Apigenin
1.73mg
Luteolin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.21mg
Quercetin
1.14mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:274.69kcal
13.73%
Fat:6.61g
10.17%
Saturated Fat:2.14g
13.38%
Carbohydrates:33.27g
11.09%
Net Carbohydrates:30.71g
11.17%
Sugar:2.9g
3.22%
Cholesterol:119.64mg
39.88%
Sodium:242.05mg
10.52%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:21.06g
42.13%
Vitamin C:56.3mg
68.24%
Selenium:25.63µg
36.62%
Vitamin K:38.18µg
36.36%
Phosphorus:276.16mg
27.62%
Manganese:0.5mg
25.2%
Copper:0.43mg
21.69%
Vitamin A:993.45IU
19.87%
Magnesium:56.85mg
14.21%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.06%
Calcium:129.56mg
12.96%
Potassium:453.38mg
12.95%
Vitamin B6:0.22mg
10.82%
Fiber:2.56g
10.25%
Iron:1.77mg
9.81%
Vitamin B2:0.15mg
8.89%
Folate:34.26µg
8.56%
Vitamin E:1.05mg
6.97%
Vitamin B3:1.32mg
6.59%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.71%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
3.96%
Vitamin B12:0.19µg
3.19%
Source:My Recipes