Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad
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Description
Nice on a summer's afternoon. Great as a side dish, but also as a refreshing lunch or supper.
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta
- ¼ pound bacon
- 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 4 cups shredded lettuce
Directions
- 1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain. Rinse under cold running water to cool.
- 2. Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
- 3. In a large bowl, gently toss together the pasta, bacon, shrimp, avocados, Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, tomatoes, and red pepper. Serve over lettuce.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 657.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 50.4 g
protein: 27.6 g
saturated fat: 9 g
cholesterol: 144.3 mg
sodium: 505.3 mg
fiber: 6.3 g
sugar: 2.3 g
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