Shrimp and Avocado Pasta Salad
With crisp vegetables, creamy avocado and sweet shrimp, this cool pasta salad is a meal in itself.
Yields: 8 Servings
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Ingredients
| 1 | 16oz package penne pasta | |
| 1 | lb | of cooked shrimp (16-20 count, peeled and deveined) |
| 1⁄2 | c | shredded cheddar |
| 1 | avocado (peeled and diced) | |
| 1 | c | Stonyfield Organic Fat Free Plain Yogurt |
| Juice of 2 lemons | ||
| 2 | tomatoes (seeded and diced) | |
| 1 | cucumber (peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch-thick half moons) | |
| 1 | c | green beans (blanched and chilled) |
| 1 | tsp | crushed red pepper |
| Salt and pepper to taste |
Directions
Cook pasta according to package instructions.
Rinse pasta under cold water and drain.
In a large bowl gently toss together pasta, shrimp, cheddar cheese, avocado, yogurt, lemon juice, tomatoes, cucumbers, green beans, crushed red pepper, and salt and pepper to taste.
Serve chilled.
Nutrition Information
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360
CALORIES
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6g
TOTAL FAT
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26g
PROTEIN
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| Nutrition Facts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Amount Per Serving | ||
360
60
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| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat | 6g | |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | |
| Cholesterol | 120mg | |
| Sodium | 230mg | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 49g | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | |
| Sugars | 6g | |
| Protein | 26g | |
| Vitamin A | 6% | |
| Vitamin C | 30% | |
| Calcium | 15% | |
| Iron | 15% | |
| * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. | ||
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