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Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 1 (16 ounce) package uncooked penne pasta; 0.25 pound bacon; 1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 tomatoes, diced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper; 4 cups shredded lettuce

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Nice on a summer's afternoon. Great as a side dish, but also as a refreshing lunch or supper.

Recipe by MWMS70811

Updated on August 17, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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

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.
Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
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 (per serving)

657	Calories
39g	Fat
50g	Carbs
28g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 657
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 39g	50%
Saturated Fat 9g	45%
Cholesterol 144mg	48%
Sodium 505mg	22%
Total Carbohydrate 50g	18%
Dietary Fiber 6g	23%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 28g
Vitamin C 11mg	57%
Calcium 171mg	13%
Iron 4mg	23%
Potassium 520mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.