Shrimp Pasta Salad

Vermicelli pasta, shrimp, basil, mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, toasted pine nuts, and artichoke hearts tossed in French dressing.

Ingredients -

8 Ounces Vermicelli Pasta Noodles
1 Cup French dressing
10 Fresh Mushrooms (sliced)
1 Cup Fresh Broccoli Florets (blanched)
10 Slices Cherry Tomatoes
Ripe Olives (sliced)
1 Can Artichoke Hearts (sliced)
2 Cup Cooked Shrimp (boiled)
1/3 Cup Fresh Basil
1/3 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts

Preparation:

1. Cook pasta, transfer to mixing bowl.

2. Add 1/3 of the dressing and toss well.

3. Cool and chill 3 hours.

4. In another bowl, mix mushrooms, broccoli, tomatoes, olives, artichokes with remaining dressing.

5. Chill.

6. Add Shrimp, basil and nuts.

7. Mix with pasta.

Pasta Salad Making Tips -

Salt Substitute

As a substitute for adding salt to pasta water when cooking, try adding 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice to the cooking water instead.

Pasta Salad Making Tips -

Taste Your Dried Herbs

Taste your dried herbs to learn about the flavors they impart. Notice the aromas and flavors after cooking. Experiment and taste different combinations to take dishes to new levels of flavor and your own personal touch.

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