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Pesto Pasta Salad with Shrimp

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad combining fresh ingredients, shrimp, and homemade pesto for a quick, satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Pesto

  • 1 1/4 cups store-bought pesto (or homemade basil pesto)
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and de-veined)
  • 8 ounces short cut pasta
  • 8 ounces grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced)
  • 2 to 3 ears corn (raw, cooked in boiling water)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (or cubed mozzarella)

Fresh basil leaves

Instructions 

  • Make the pesto, thinning with 1-2 tbsp water if needed. Prepare ingredients: slice tomatoes, cut corn off cobs, and cube or prepare mozzarella.
  • Cook pasta until al dente, then rinse in cold water. Simultaneously, boil water with salt and cook shrimp for 30 seconds to 3 minutes until pink, then cool in an ice bath.
  • Drain and cool pasta, then combine with shrimp, tomatoes, corn, mozzarella, and pesto in a large bowl. Toss gently to coat.
  • Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, serve within 2 days to prevent mushy tomatoes.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta, Pesto, shrimp