Shrimp and Pasta Shell Salad

Ingredients

• 1 pound of medium-sized shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup of uncooked pasta shells
• 1 cup of grape tomatoes, halved
• 1/2 cup of green onions, sliced
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot of boiling water, cook the pasta shells until al dente.
2. Drain the pasta shells and rinse with cold water.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta shells, shrimp, tomatoes, and green onions.
4. In a small bowl, mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the olive oil mixture over the pasta shell mixture and toss to combine.
6. Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• Shrimp can be cooked in a variety of ways, such as steamed, boiled, grilled, sautéed, or fried.
• Pasta shells are a type of pasta that are shaped like a shell and are perfect for salads.
• Green onions are also known as scallions and can be used to add flavor to many dishes.