Orecchiette Pasta With Peas, Shrimp, & Buttermilk-Herb Dressing

By Chez_Alexander

Creamy and herby. Great for a picnic or a potluck!

Ingredients

• 9 oz uncooked orecchiette pasta
• 1 cup shelled green peas
• 1/2 medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup thinly sliced radishes
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise (full fat)
• 1/4 cup buttermilk
• 3 TBS fresh chives, minced
• 1 TBS fresh dill, chopped
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp grated lemon rind
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground red pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Details

Servings 3
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 30mins
Adapted from myrecipes.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Add peas and shrimp during last 2 minutes of cooking time. Drain and rinse with cold water.

2. Combine pasta mixture and radishes in a large bowl. Combine mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir well with a whisk. Pour over pasta mixture, tossing to coat. Cover and let stand 20 minutes. Serve at room temperature, or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Makes 3 servings. Each serving = 16 Weight Watchers points.