Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Health score
14%
Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad
25 min.
8
659kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your pasta salad game? This Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad is a delightful fusion of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy. Perfect for a summer picnic, a light lunch, or as a stunning side dish at your next gathering, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutritious ingredients.

Imagine creamy avocados mingling with succulent shrimp, crispy bacon, and fresh tomatoes, all tossed together with al dente penne pasta. The addition of sharp Cheddar cheese and a zesty lemon dressing brings a burst of flavor that perfectly complements the richness of the avocados and the savory notes of the bacon. With just a hint of crushed red pepper, this dish has a subtle kick that will keep you coming back for more.

In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a generous serving for eight people, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining friends. Not only is it delicious, but it also offers a balanced caloric profile, ensuring you can indulge without the guilt. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your guests with this vibrant and satisfying Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad!

Ingredients

  •  avocados diced pitted peeled
  • 0.3 pound bacon 
  • teaspoon pepper red crushed
  • 0.3 cup juice of lemon 
  • cups lettuce shredded
  • cup mayonnaise 
  • 16 ounce penne pasta uncooked
  • cup cheddar cheese shredded
  • pound shrimp deveined cooked peeled
  •  tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
  2. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool.
  3. Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown.
  4. Drain and crumble.
  5. In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper.
  6. Serve over lettuce.

Nutrition Facts

Calories659kcal
Protein15.52%
Fat54.25%
Carbs30.23%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.63
Glycemic Load
18.08
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.311739273693%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.1mg
Naringenin
0.31mg
Apigenin
0.05mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.72mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:659.04kcal
32.95%
Fat:40.07g
61.65%
Saturated Fat:9.18g
57.39%
Carbohydrates:50.22g
16.74%
Net Carbohydrates:44.13g
16.05%
Sugar:3.78g
4.2%
Cholesterol:126.53mg
42.18%
Sodium:447.72mg
19.47%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:25.8g
51.6%
Vitamin K:67.96µg
64.72%
Selenium:43.62µg
62.31%
Phosphorus:361.55mg
36.16%
Manganese:0.7mg
35.01%
Copper:0.53mg
26.39%
Fiber:6.09g
24.37%
Potassium:700.75mg
20.02%
Magnesium:76.99mg
19.25%
Zinc:2.73mg
18.2%
Folate:71.92µg
17.98%
Vitamin E:2.53mg
16.84%
Calcium:167.87mg
16.79%
Vitamin C:13.2mg
16%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.39%
Vitamin A:749.79IU
15%
Vitamin B3:2.68mg
13.39%
Vitamin B5:1.2mg
12%
Vitamin B2:0.2mg
11.57%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.62%
Iron:1.73mg
9.6%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.24%
Vitamin D:0.2µg
1.32%
Source:Allrecipes