Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Name: Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
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

Rating: 4.19 stars

97 Ratings
76 Reviews
6 Photos

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

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

15 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 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.

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Step 2

Place bacon in a skillet over medium high heat, and cook until evenly brown. Drain and crumble.
Step 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

Per Serving:

657 calories; protein 27.6g; carbohydrates 50.4g; fat 38.8g; cholesterol 144.3mg; sodium 505.3mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (76)

Most helpful positive review

Beth Stone Strachan

07/16/2005

Good recipe. Tweaked it a little to suit our needs. I used whole tiny cherry tomatoes added the avocado on the top of each serving (didn't want the cut avocado to get brown before we ate it) and added a bit of Old Bay seasoning for more flavor. Husband liked it very much. Leftovers were better the second day and I didn't have to cook tonight. I think this would also make a nice potluck dish. Thanks for submitting! Read More

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Anonymous

12/05/2011

I'd have to say this recipe was okay. Not great just okay. I brought it to a potluck and people liked it. I did add some Old Bay and Celery Seed otherwise I think this may have been a little bland. Another thing I did (and I'm glad I did!) I poured the 1/4 cup lemon juice in a bowl and added the diced avocados as I cut them. I made sure the avocados were well coated then just poured the whole thing in - the avocados were still beautiful green the next afternoon! Read More

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97 Ratings

5 star values: 48
4 star values: 31
3 star values: 11
2 star values: 2
1 star values: 5

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Beth Stone Strachan

07/16/2005

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Gr8landini

08/09/2006

This is a very good summer dinner. I followed another reviewers advice and sliced the avacado on top and it made a very pretty presentation. I also added a teaspoon of dijon mustard to give it some zip. Read More

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JAV

08/25/2006

I left out the mayo and bacon and instead used a lowfat bacon ranch salad dressing. This recipe tastes even better after spending a night in the frig. Read More

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Verna

07/11/2005

This salad is great! I don't like pasta in salads so substituted couscous will also try with cold cooked rice. Great! Read More

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Christen Luhman

10/14/2008

This was good but the pasta was too much. Next time i will skip the pasta and serve with lettuce on a baguette. Read More

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Peggy Tuchel

01/23/2008

This recipe is wonderful. I really enjoyed it made it for a company food day and it was a HIT. Thank you I look forward to more of your recipes. Read More

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S.Campbell

07/30/2006

This is delicious! Quick and easy. Next time will add more shredded cheese and a little chopped onion. Thanks for this recipe! Read More

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3JANIS

08/29/2006

We really liked this salad, I did add additional seasonings like celery salt, onion powder, old bay seasoning and a little dried ranch dressing. Read More

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carlafran67

08/01/2006

This was a big hit with dinner guests and my kids. My 9 year old even wanted the leftovers for breakfast the next day! We chilled the plates before serving and this made it perfect for a hot summer night. Read More

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Anonymous

12/05/2011

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Shrimp Avocado Pasta Salad

Servings Per Recipe: 8
Calories: 657.1

% Daily Value *

protein: 55 %

carbohydrates: 16 %

dietary fiber: 25 %

sugars:

fat: 60 %

saturated fat: 45 %

cholesterol: 48 %

vitamin a iu: 15 %

niacin equivalents: 87 %

vitamin b6: 30 %

vitamin c: 19 %

folate: 40 %

calcium: 17 %

iron: 23 %

magnesium: 25 %

potassium: 15 %

sodium: 20 %

thiamin: 41 %

calories from fat:

*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.

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Beth Stone Strachan

07/16/2005

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Gr8landini

08/09/2006

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JAV

08/25/2006

I left out the mayo and bacon and instead used a lowfat bacon ranch salad dressing. This recipe tastes even better after spending a night in the frig.

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Verna