Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad
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  • 10-01-2007 8:34 PM
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    • MrsBuckeye
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    Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Adapted from Kraft, made-over Shrimp Pasta Salad. Makes a great lunch or side dish. Nice refreshing zing of grated lemon peel livens up this Shrimp Salad. top with KRAFT Reduced Fat Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese Crumbles

     

    3

    cups bow tie pasta, uncooked
    1 lb fresh asparagus spears, cut into 2-inch lengths
    1 cup kraft light zesty reduced-fat Italian salad dressing
    1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
    1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
    1 lb cooked large shrimp (20 to 25 count)
    1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
    COOK pasta as directed on package, adding asparagus to the cooking water for the last 3 minute of the pasta cooking time; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well.
    1. MEANWHILE, mix dressing, oregano and lemon peel.
    2. PLACE pasta mixture in large bowl. Add dressing mixture, shrimp, tomatoes and cheese; mix lightly. Serve immediately. Or, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calculated for 1 serving (117g)
    Recipe makes 12 servings
     
    Calories 102
    Calories from Fat 22 (21%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 2.5g 3%
      Saturated Fat 0.4g 1%
      Polyunsat. Fat 0.8g  
      Monounsat. Fat 0.7g  
      Trans Fat 0.0g  
    Cholesterol 66mg 22%
    Sodium 337mg 14%
    Potassium 227mg 6%
    Total Carbohydrate 10.2g 3%
      Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%
      Sugars 1.9g  
    Protein 10.2g 20%
    Vitamin A 570mcg 11%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 5%
    Vitamin B12 0.5mcg 7%
    Vitamin C 5mg 9%
    Vitamin E 0mcg 2%
    Calcium 37mg 3%
    Magnesium 27mg 6%
    Iron 1mg 10%
    Alcohol 0.0g   Caffeine 0.0mg
     
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  • 10-04-2007 12:25 PM In reply to
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    • WIZZO1109
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    Re: Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

    THANKS THIS SOUNDS GREEEAAAT 

  • 06-22-2008 7:29 PM In reply to
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    • Momma2dog
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    Re: Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

    This was very good.  I will make this recipe again.  thanks very much.  Do you have other easy to make and carry along lunch ideas?  Laura(Momma2dog)

  • 06-23-2008 5:08 PM In reply to
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    • DinaDawg
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    Re: Lemon Shrimp Pasta Salad

    Hello Shar,

    What a delicious sounding meal.  I can't wait to try this.  I just used my aspargus for a chicken asparagus chowder (1.5 grams of fat) so I need to get to the market for more asparagus.

    Thank you for sharing this recipe!

    Cheers,
    Patti

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