Chili, Lime and Shrimp Pasta Salad

Submitted by English_Rose

"Liven up your pasta salad by adding a feast of flavours such as chili, lime and shrimp. So tasty! If you can't find fresh limes, bottled lime juice will do instead. Or try lemons for a more subtle kick."

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 12 ounces penne pasta
• 2 limes, zest and juice of
• 2 red chili peppers, de-seeded and chopped
• 6 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pinch superfine sugar
• 7 ounces shrimp, cooked and peeled
• 4 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 red onions, chopped
• 6 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 12 ounces salad leaves

directions

1. Cook the pasta according to the pack instructions. Drain, rinse in cold water until just cold, then drain again.
2. Put the lime zest and juice, chilis, oil and sugar in a jug and whisk. Season well, then pour into a bowl with the shrimp, tomatoes, onion and cilantro.
3. Add the prepared pasta and the salad leaves, toss well and serve.