Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad Recipe
Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad is a delicious summer dish that combines the flavors of shrimp, bell peppers, mango, red onion, and cilantro. The salad is then tossed in a zesty lime dressing with garlic and Dijon mustard for an extra kick of flavor.
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Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 123kcal
Equipment
- bowl
- pot
- Strainer or colander
- wooden spoon or spatula
- Knife and cutting board
Ingredients
- 14 ounces pasta
- 2 pounds large fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup large red onion (chopped)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 2 cups Chopped Bell Peppers
- 2 cups of diced mango
For Dressing
- 1/2 cup of lime juice
- 2 tbsp Pure Honey
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions and rinse under cold water until cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cooked shrimp, red onion, cilantro, bell peppers, and mango.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and mix until all of the ingredients are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Add honey to taste and mix until combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Notes
- Use cooked and peeled shrimp for the best flavor and texture.
- For a vegetarian option, omit the shrimp and add more vegetables or chickpeas.
- Feel free to use other types of pasta, such as rotini or fusilli.
- If you don’t have fresh mango, you can substitute with canned or frozen mango chunks.
- If you don’t have Dijon mustard, you can substitute it with yellow mustard.
- You can also add diced avocado for extra creaminess and flavor.
- For added crunch, try adding some toasted nuts such as almonds or walnuts.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of dressing to your preference.