Lemon-Splashed Shrimp Salad

By jdwooten

Ingredients

• 8 cups water
• 2/3 cup uncooked rotini (corkscrew pasta)
• 1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
• 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 3/4 cup sliced celery
• 1/2 cup chopped avocado
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Preparation

Step 1

1. Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add pasta to pan; cook 5 minutes or until almost tender. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Combine pasta mixture, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients; toss well.