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SHRIMP
PASTA SALAD
C.B. original
- 2#
#54
rotelle dried pasta
- 3#
21-25
shrimp, peeled, de veined and Chinese style cooked/”cold” poached
- 2
red bell peppers chopped coarsely
- 2
green bell peppers chopped coarsely
- 1
˝ # of
drained marinated artichoke hearts (substitute 3 9 oz package frozen
cooked according to instructions)- - - cut artichokes into quarters
- 8
oz. Coarsely grated or crumbled feta cheese (for topping when salad
is finished)
- 1
cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
Garnish:
- 1
basket cherry tomatoes
- 1
red bell pepper cut into rings
- 1
green bell pepper cut into rings
- 1
small red onion cut into rings
- seeded lemon wedges
dressing:
- 1
˝ cup good
olive oil
- ˝
cup red wine vinegar
- ˝
Tsp.
salt
- ground black pepper to taste
- 3
big cloves garlic minced
- 16
fresh
basil leaves
Cook pasta according to
instructions so it is still a little al dente.
Rinse with fresh water and toss with a little olive oil to keep it from
sticking to itself. Cook shrimp.
Cool shrimp.
Put dressing ingredients in
bender and blend well. Toss all
except the feta cheese and the garnish. Chill
well. Put garnish and cheese on
top.
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