Shrimp Pasta Salad

By bakers_delight85

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked penne pasta
• 1 cup shelled green peas (about 1 pound unshelled green peas) or frozen green peas
• 1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup matchstick carrots
• 1/3 mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup reduced fat buttermilk
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from janedeereblog.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting fat. Add peas and shrimp during last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse with cold water; drain.

Combine pasta mixture and carrots 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.