π€π₯β¨ Bright, creamy, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Shrimp & Avocado Pasta Salad is a fresh take on a classic dish. Juicy, garlic-herb grilled shrimp pairs perfectly with tender fusilli pasta, creamy avocado, crisp cucumber, and sweet cherry tomatoes. A luxurious dill-pistachio sauce and a sprinkle of crumbled feta and toasted pistachios take this salad to the next level. πΏβ¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π€ Garlic-Herb Shrimp
β’ 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Pasta Salad Base
β’ 2 cups cooked fusilli pasta
β’ 1 avocado, diced π₯
β’ 1 small cucumber, diced π₯
β’ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
β’ ΒΌ cup crumbled feta cheese
β’ 2 tbsp toasted pistachios
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π₯£ Creamy Dill-Pistachio Sauce
β’ Β½ cup plain Greek yogurt
β’ 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
β’ 1 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
β’ Water (to thin if needed)
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π₯ Instructions
1. Cook the Shrimp
β’ Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
β’ Add shrimp, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper.
β’ SautΓ© for 2β3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
β’ Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
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2. Prepare the Pasta Salad Base
β’ Cook fusilli pasta according to package instructions.
β’ Drain and let cool slightly.
β’ Toss pasta with avocado, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and toasted pistachios.
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3. Make the Dill-Pistachio Sauce
β’ In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, pistachios, lemon juice, dill, garlic, salt, and pepper.
β’ Add water a teaspoon at a time until the sauce reaches a smooth, drizzleable consistency.
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4. Assemble the Salad
β’ Add the cooked shrimp to the pasta mixture.
β’ Drizzle with creamy dill-pistachio sauce.
β’ Toss gently to combine or serve with the sauce on the side.
β’ Garnish with extra dill or pistachios if desired.
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β¨ This refreshing salad is perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful dinner thatβs as nutritious as it is delicious.
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