Pasta Salad With Shrimp And Broccoli Recipe

Pasta Salad With Shrimp And Broccoli Recipe

  • 8 ounces small shell pasta
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 medium carrot, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 scallion, chopped
  • 12 ounces medium shrimp – peeled and deveined
  • 1 large tomato, diced
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon flaxseed oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  1. Prepare the pasta according to package directions, adding the broccoli, carrot, and bell pepper during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and scallion and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until the shrimp are opaque. Add the tomato and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat.
  3. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the buttermilk, vinegar, flaxseed oil, mustard, black pepper, and salt. Add the shrimp mixture and pasta mixture and toss to coat well.