Mediterranean Shrimp-And-Pasta Salad
- Vinaigrette:
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Salad:
- 6 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 pound medium shrimp
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 cups uncooked cavatappi or other short-twisted pasta
- 1 cup trimmed arugula
- 1 zucchini, halved lengthwise and thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup yellow bell pepper strips
- 3/4 cup (3 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
- 1/2 cup vertically sliced red onion
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
- To prepare vinaigrette, combine first 6 ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside.
- To prepare salad, combine water and bay leaves in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain and rinse with cold water. Discard the bay leaves. Peel shrimp; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cover and chill.
- Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine shrimp, pasta, arugula, and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad, and toss gently to coat.
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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/mediterranean-shrimp-and-pasta-salad (may not work)