BBQ Shrimp-Pasta Salad

By doodanger

prep time: 30minutes , plus refrigerating

Ingredients

• 3 c. Whole wheat penne pasta, uncooked
• 1 each red, yellow, green pepper, chopped
• 1/4 c. miracle whip dressing
• 1 c. kraft 4 cheese Italiano shredded cheese
• 1/4 c. balsamic vinaigrette dressing
• 1 lb. (450g) uncooked deveined peeled large shrimp
• 1/4 c. Bbq. sauce
• 8 large lettuce leaves
• 2 tbsp. parmeasn cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta in large saucepan as directed on package, adding peppers to boiling water the last 2 minutes; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.

Toss pasta mixture with miracle whip dressing in large bowl. Add shredded cheese and balsamic dressing; mis lightly. Refrigerate 20 minutes.

Heat greased barbecue to medium high heat. Thread shrimp onto 8 skewers; brush with barbecue sauce. Grill 2 minutes on each side or until shrimp turns pink.

Place lettuce on 4 plates; top with pasta salad, shrimp skewers and Parmesan.

If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes before using to prevent them from burning on the grill.