Shrimp Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 3 cups (12 oz./340g) elbow macaroni pasta or any small shape pasta
• 1 pound frozen pre-cooked salad shrimp thawed and drained, see note 1
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1 bell pepper diced
• ½ small red onion finely diced

For The Dressing:

• ⅓ cup mayonnaise full-fat
• ⅓ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Cook macaroni in salted water according to the package instructions. Most small pastas will be ready in 10-12 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. As the pasta is being cooked, make the dressing: In a bowl, combine mayo with sour cream, dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt and pepper. Whisk to combine.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with small salad shirmp, celery, bell pepper, and red onion Dress the salad and give everything a stir until well combined. Garnish with additional fresh dill if desired.
4. Cover and chill until you’re ready to serve.