Shrimp, Green Bean and Feta Pasta Salad

Submitted by WI Cheesehead

"From the Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel. Saving this to try for summer."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4-6

ingredients

• 4 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 1- to 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 8 ounces dried rotini pasta (or any similar size pasta)
• 1 lb medium cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 -4 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 4 ounces crumbled feta cheese
• salt
• fresh ground black pepper

directions

1. Have ready a large bowl of ice water.
2. In pot of boiling salted water, cook green beans until they turn bright green and start to soften.
3. Transfer beans to ice water immediately. When cool, drain them and pat them dry with a clean towel.
4. Meanwhile, prepare pasta according to package directions (cook until al dente.).
5. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water until pasta is completely cool and drain again until free of excess water. Set aside.
6. In large bowl, combine cooked green beans, pasta, shrimp, dill to taste, vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately, or cover tightly and refrigerate up to 2 days.

Reviews

[gertc96]

This was so good and what a refreshing salad for a hot summer afternoon. I prepared this with bow tie pasta as that is what I had on hand. I also steamed my green beans insted of blanching them, this is just a personal preference. The feta was a wonderful addition. Thanks so much for sharing this...

 

[Sam 3]

Yummy, yummy! This is a great cold, summer salad! And one I don't have to worry about sharing! (I'm the only one here who likes shrimp and feta)

 

[Nancygirl]

I try not to give too many 5 stars but there is nothing that needs improving on this! I actually made it with ww penne(whole wheat)and lime juice, because it's what I had. Really bright tasting. Really good, refreshing. A keeper for sure. I am making this for Easter at my sisters'. Thanks!