Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

by Nuria Hernandez 1 year ago
4.4 (10)
15 minutes
657.1 kcal
50.4 g carbs
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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. 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. 2. Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
  3. 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