italian flag shrimp salad

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Luann Crownover
Chillicothe, TX

I needed a dish to take to a lunch tomorrow and I just used what I had in my freezer and pantry. This yummy looking salad is the result. I can't wait for tomorrow!

(1 rating)
yield 4 -6
prep time 25 Min

Ingredients For italian flag shrimp salad

  • 1 box
    suddenly salad basil pesto
  • 1/3 c
    water
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 bag
    medium frozen cooked shrimp, tails removed and thawed
  • 1 sm. bag
    frozen peas, thawed
  • 1/2 can
    petite diced tomatoes

How To Make italian flag shrimp salad

  • 1
    Boil pasta as stated on box. Prepare the dressing with the water and olive oil and place in a large bowl.
  • 2
    Drain pasta and rinse with cool water. Add pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to coat.
  • 3
    With a slotted spoon, remove half the diced tomatoes from the can and place in bowl with pasta. Pour the remainder of the can in a zip top baggie and freeze for soup or another use later.
  • 4
    Add the shrimp and peas to the bowl of pasta and toss gently to coat all with dressing. Chill for at least 1 hour, but overnitght is best.
  • 5
    May be served as an appetizer, salad or main dish. It would look yummy served in lettuce cups.

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