Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad Recipe
Summer barbecues and beach parties need this Jimmy Buffett Pasta Salad. So grab your fork and dig into this scrumptious pasta salad.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of pasta: Any type of pasta will do but something like rotini or farfalle will hold onto the dressing and other ingredients well.
- 1 pound of cooked and peeled shrimp: You can use fresh or frozen shrimp for this recipe just be sure to thaw and devein them before using.
- 1 cup of diced mango: Choose a ripe juicy mango for the best flavor. If you're not a fan of mango, you could also use diced pineapple or papaya.
- 1 cup of diced bell peppers: Red yellow, and orange peppers will add a pop of color to the salad.
- 1/2 cup of diced red onion: This will add a bit of bite and crunch to the salad.
- 1/2 cup of chopped fresh cilantro: This fragrant herb will give the salad a bright fresh flavor.
- In addition to these main ingredients you'll also need some basic pantry staples to make the dressing:
For the dressing
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of lime juice
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard
- 1 clove of garlic minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, lime juice, honey, dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled pasta, diced mango, diced bell peppers, diced red onion, and chopped cilantro.
- Add the cooked and peeled shrimp to the mixing bowl, then pour the dressing over the top of the pasta salad.
- Gently toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the pasta salad and refrigerate it for at least an hour, or up to 24 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.
- When you're ready to serve, give the pasta salad a good stir and taste for seasoning. If needed, add a pinch of salt or a squeeze of lime juice to brighten up the flavors.
- Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature, garnished with a few sprigs of fresh cilantro if desired.
