π€π Fresh, zesty, and loaded with Mediterranean flavors, this Greek Shrimp Pasta Salad with Creamy Lemon Herb Sauce is a perfect balance of taste and nutrition. Juicy garlic-lemon shrimp pair beautifully with lentil pasta, crisp cucumbers, briny olives, and tangy feta cheese. The creamy Greek yogurt lemon-herb sauce ties it all together, making it a satisfying, high-protein meal thatβs quick and easy to prepare. πΏβ¨
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π§Ύ Ingredients (Serves 2β3)
π€ Garlic-Lemon Shrimp
β’ 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 cloves garlic, minced π§
β’ Juice of Β½ lemon π
β’ Salt & pepper to taste
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π Pasta Salad Base
β’ 2 cups cooked lentil pasta (penne or rotini)
β’ 1 small cucumber, diced π₯
β’ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
β’ Β½ cup Kalamata olives, sliced
β’ ΒΌ cup crumbled feta cheese
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π₯£ Creamy Lemon-Herb Sauce
β’ Β½ cup plain Greek yogurt
β’ 1 tbsp olive oil
β’ 2 tbsp lemon juice π
β’ 1 clove garlic, minced π§
β’ 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
β’ 1 tsp dried dill
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, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
β’ SautΓ© for 2β3 minutes per side until shrimp turn pink and opaque.
β’ Remove from heat and set aside.
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2. Prepare the Pasta Salad Base
β’ Cook lentil pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool slightly.
β’ In a large bowl, toss pasta with cucumber, cherry tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese.
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3. Make the Lemon-Herb Sauce
β’ In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, dill, 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 the creamy lemon-herb sauce and toss gently to combine.
β’ Garnish with extra parsley, dill, or a sprinkle of feta if desired.
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β¨ A light, refreshing meal thatβs packed with protein and perfect for any occasion.