Shrimp and Basil Pasta Salad
- 1 lb gemelli pasta, cooked
- 2 (4 ounce) cans baby shrimp, drained or 2 cups frozen baby shrimp
- 8 -10 chopped fresh basil leaves
- 15 cherry tomatoes, sliced in 1/2
- 12 chopped red onion
- 1 12 cups light mayonnaise
- 1 diced red bell pepper
- 1 (6 ounce) can olives, drained and sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 ounces mild cheddar cheese or 4 ounces havarti cheese, sliced and chopped
- 1 ounce ranch dressing mix
- 23 ounce Italian salad dressing mix
- Mix mayo with 2 dressing packets.
- Fold in all other ingredients one at a time leaving the shrimp for last.
- Add salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
gemelli pasta, baby shrimp, fresh basil, tomatoes, red onion, light mayonnaise, red bell pepper, olives, frozen peas, cheddar cheese, italian salad dressing
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/shrimp-and-basil-pasta-salad-123848 (may not work)