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 ready to delight your taste buds with a vibrant and refreshing dish? Our Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Peppers, and Olives is the perfect blend of flavors and textures that will leave you wanting more. With the delicate angel hair pasta acting as a canvas, each bite bursts with juicy shrimp, crunchy bell peppers, and the briny goodness of kalamata olives, creating a harmonious medley that pleases the palate.

Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a side dish to accompany your main course, or a complete meal, this pasta salad fits the bill perfectly. It's not just delicious, but also packed with nutrients, boasting a wonderful balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it ideal for any time of the day.

What's more, this dish comes together in just 45 minutes! Toss in a sprinkle of tangy feta cheese and fresh herbs, and you've got a dish that not only tastes amazing but is also a feast for the eyes. Bright colors from the red and yellow bell peppers, along with juicy tomatoes, make it a stunning addition to your table.

So why wait? Gather your loved ones and whip up this tantalizing pasta salad that promises to elevate your dining experience. It’s a celebration of great flavors and healthy ingredients that will surely become a favorite in your recipe repertoire!

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