Tangy Shrimp Pasta Salad is wonderfully creamy and flavorful. Makes a great side for burgers, grilled chicken or pulled pork. Such a tasty summer side dish!

Coated in a tangy dressing with a little sweetness.

The dressing for this recipe is made by combining mayonnaise and Russian dressing. I love the slight sweetness and tanginess the Russian dressing adds.

Choose a good quality mayonnaise like Duke’s Mayonnaise or Helmanns.

Substitution For Russian Dressing

Instead of using Russian dressing, you can use Catalina dressing, French Dressing, or Thousand Island.

Which Shape Pasta To Use

Pasta salad can pretty much be made with any pasta shape. For this recipe I most like small shell pasta or orecchiette. Cavatappi, elbow pasta, and farfalle also work well.
How I Cook My Shrimp For This Recipe.

First I peel and devein the shrimp. Next I bring a pot of water to a boil. Not a huge amount of water. Just plenty to submerge the shrimp. I add a few teaspoons of garlic salt and then add the shrimp. Small to medium shrimp literally ony take a few minutes to cook. They are done when they are completely opaque. I drain them in a colander and they are ready to go.

Tangy Shrimp Pasta Salad Recipe Tip

Only cook the pasta to al dente. If you overcook it even slightly, it will turn mushy and soft once it soaks up some of the dressing.

Make It Spicy

If you wanted to add some heat to this recipe, you could add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of caye...