I love pasta salads, especially during warmer months. They give me all the summer vibes and this easy shrimp pasta salad is no exception. There’s a delightful medley of flavors and textures, with the sweetness of shrimp, crunchiness of celery and bell peppers, along with peas for a fresh green pop, and a refreshing burst of fresh dill which is always a lovely match with fish and seafood. The homemade pasta salad dressing is creamy and tangy thanks to a splash of lemon juice and vinegar, and it coats the pasta, shrimp, and other veggies beautifully. The dressing option for pasta salad is always crucial to get just-so, and this one is a winner. This cold pasta salad can be whipped up with less than 20 minutes of active prep time (although you do want to budget time to for chilling the salad). It’s not only great as a stand-alone meal for lunch or dinner. But it’s a perfect side salad for busy weeknights, and it works great as part of a buffet spread for gatherings like backyard barbecues, for a potluck, and informal get togethers.
Ingredients in Shrimp Pasta Salad
For this easy, light yet comforting seafood pasta salad, you’ll need the following ingredients.
Pasta Salad
Creamy Dressing
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How To Make Pasta Salad with Shrimp
This salad makes a wonderful side dish for grilled chicken, seafood, or as a light and satisfying standalone meal for a lovely lunch or dinner or serve it at your next cookout. If you have extra shrimp on hand, a favorite of mine is the Mango Pineapple Shrimp Salad.
More Easy Pasta Salad Recipes:
The Best Pasta Salad Recipes – There’s something for everyone in this collection of FAST and EASY pasta salad recipes!! Whether you need something to bring to a potluck or picnic, or are in need of a no-fuss weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy, these recipes have you covered!! Make Ahead – Dressing: My suggestion if you’re trying to get ahead for a party or event is that you can prepare the dressing a day in advance, cover it, and refrigerate it. Give the dressing a good stir before adding it to the salad! Make Ahead – Salad: You can prep it the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Add the dressing the next day just before serving and stir well to combine. Tried this recipe? Leave a review! Consider leaving a 5 star rating if you’ve made and loved one of my recipes! Classic Macaroni Salad — This fast and easy pasta salad recipe with tender elbow macaroni, bell peppers, carrots, celery, ham, and a super creamy dressing is a family FAVORITE! You can make it up to a day in advance if you want to get ahead and serve it at your next casual get together, backyard barbecue, picnic, potluck, or weeknight family dinner! Everyone always wants seconds! Quick and Easy Tuna Pasta Salad – 👏🏻🧑🏻🍳 Jazz up a can of tuna with this FAST and EASY pasta salad that’s creamy, satisfying, and chock full of flavor! Perfect for lunch or as a great side dish for dinner! Made with simple, common, and inexpensive ingredients which is always a WIN! BLT Pasta Salad — EASY, ready in 15 minutes, feeds a crowd, and PERFECT for potlucks and parties. Creamy ranch dressing perfectly coats the pasta and BACON. Guaranteed family FAVORITE! Taco Pasta Salad — EASY, ready in 20 minutes, and loaded with great Mexican-inspired ingredients including corn, black beans, tomatoes, cilantro, avocado, and more!! Perfect for picnics, parties, and potlucks!! Basil Lemon Pasta Salad with Chicken — 🍋🥒🍅 This chicken pasta salad is loaded with flavor, ready in minutes, and showcases Mediterranean-inspired ingredients! It’s perfect for summer potlucks and barbecues (no mayo!) and feeds a crowd. Or make it as an EASY family dinner with planned leftovers! Amish Pasta Salad — A family-favorite classic pasta salad recipe with al dente pasta, bell peppers, celery, red onions, and hard-boiled eggs tossed in a creamy tangy-sweet dressing! Italian Chicken Pasta Salad — This Italian Chicken Pasta Salad is easy, ready in 20 minutes, and showcases some of my favorite summer ingredients. It’s perfect for summer potlucks and BBQs, or as a no-fuss family dinner! Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad — The BEST version of a chicken Caesar salad because there’s tender pasta, too!! EASY, ready in 20 minutes, makes a big batch, and a guaranteed family FAVORITE!!
