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    My Colombian Recipes » Recipes » Main Dishes » Pasta Salad With Shrimp, Avocado And Asparagus

    Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Asparagus

    May 12, 2010 · Modified: Sep 6, 2022 by Erica Dinho · 23 Comments

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    A wonderful pasta salad to serve on a party or lunch. This pasta salad with avocado, shrimp and asparagus is filling and delicious.

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    Pasta Salad with Shrimp, Avocado and Asparagus

    Erica Dinho
    5 from 23 votes
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    Course Main Course
    Cuisine International
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 760 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • ½ pound small dried pasta cooked al dente
    • 1 bunch asparagus
    • 1 pound cooked shrimp
    • 1 avocado peeled and diced
    • 1 large tomato diced
    • ¼ cup shredded onion
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • Juice of ½ lime
    • ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
    • salt and pepper
    • 1 garlic clove finely chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Cook the asparagus in simmering water covered for 3 to 5 minutes. Cool under cold running water and drain. Cut asparagus into 1-inch pieces on an angle and add to a bowl.
    • Add the cooked pasta, shrimp, avocado, tomato and onion. Mix to combine.
    • To make the dressing: Place all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
    • Add the dressing to the salad and mix to combine. Season salad with salt and pepper, to your taste and toss again.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 760kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 25gFat: 51gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 26gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 166mgSodium: 1006mgPotassium: 553mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 402IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword Pasta salad
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    I made another yummy salad for lunch two weeks ago while my sister was visiting. This pasta salad is simple, filling, and very tasty! We absolutely loved it.

    Enjoy!

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    About Erica Dinho

    My name is Erica and I was born and raised in Colombia and now live in the northeastern United States with my husband and family. This blog was inspired by my grandmother, Mamita, who was an amazing traditional Colombian cook.

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    Comments

    1. Belinda @zomppa

      May 12, 2010 at 10:05 am

      5 stars
      Lovely spring dish!! Love the color and flavor combinations.

      Reply
    2. Angie's Recipes

      May 12, 2010 at 10:31 am

      5 stars
      A very refreshing and flavourful seafood salad! I love it.

      Reply
    3. zerrin

      May 12, 2010 at 11:20 am

      5 stars
      A great fresh lunch for summer days. I love the shape of pasta and shrimps together. It looks great!

      Reply
    4. ruth

      May 12, 2010 at 1:23 pm

      5 stars
      Looks like the perfect flavours for this weather. Like the contrast in the dressing too!

      Reply
    5. Kim

      May 12, 2010 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I love how creamy it looks!

      Reply
    6. Sook

      May 12, 2010 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      This one is another one that I will have to try, Erica! Love the avocado sauce.

      Reply
    7. Simply Life

      May 12, 2010 at 4:04 pm

      5 stars
      oooh that looks like the absolute perfect salad!

      Reply
    8. Gloria

      May 12, 2010 at 6:55 pm

      5 stars
      Erica, me encanta esta ensalada, se ve deliciosa,tiene todo lo que me gusta, aguacates, camarones, absolutely delicious and georgeous picture Erica, huggss. gloria

      Reply
    9. Erica

      May 12, 2010 at 7:49 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you for reading my post!

      Reply
    10. Mari

      May 12, 2010 at 8:33 pm

      5 stars
      Lovely pasta. I could imagine how delicious it tastes. Will keep the recipe for when I get the perfect avocado.

      Have a blessed evening.

      Reply
    11. Sandra G.

      May 12, 2010 at 9:04 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for this recipe now that the asparagus are in season it will be a great one to make!

      Reply
    12. Tangled Noodle

      May 12, 2010 at 11:16 pm

      5 stars
      Seafood, pasta and spring vegetables make a wonderful combination, especially in such a tasty, creamy dressing!

      Reply
    13. Sophie

      May 13, 2010 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      Hello Erica!!

      What a stylish & spring tasty dish!! I so love all of your fantastic flavours beautifully combined in here!

      WAW!!!

      Reply
    14. MaryMoh

      May 13, 2010 at 6:04 am

      5 stars
      You have my favouite there....prawns!!! Love asparagus and avocado too. I love this salad.

      Reply
    15. Ivy

      May 13, 2010 at 7:25 am

      5 stars
      Your dish looks so appetizing. I've never tried avocado with pasta and shrimps before.

      Reply
    16. norma

      May 13, 2010 at 9:41 am

      5 stars
      This surely a Summer dish. I am now in Florida and "aguacates" are bountiful

      Reply
    17. Baking is my Zen

      May 13, 2010 at 9:56 am

      5 stars
      Looks wonderful!

      Reply
    18. lisa

      May 13, 2010 at 11:24 am

      5 stars
      Seafood, asparagus, and pasta -- what a great and refreshing combination for a salad! Delicious!

      Reply
    19. smilinggreenmom

      May 14, 2010 at 1:58 pm

      5 stars
      I love the pasta and asparagus but since I do not eat seafood - I wonder if this will still be as tasty? I would love to try it using pasta made from Kamut Khorasan Wheat since it is so healthy and tasty - I am thinking it will be great! Thanks for sharing 🙂

      Reply
    20. Anna

      May 18, 2010 at 12:29 am

      5 stars
      That is such a nice idea for a picnic salad, it looks delicious.

      Reply
    21. Erica

      May 18, 2010 at 5:38 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you everyone for visiting my site 🙂

      Reply
    22. Tamra

      December 22, 2011 at 4:19 am

      5 stars
      Thanks for sharing this recipe! It was exactly what I was after for tea tonight - yum!!!! I added snow peas too coz I had them in the fridge to use up.

      Reply
    23. Mary

      July 09, 2012 at 5:58 pm

      5 stars
      I'm not experienced with avocados, but I've heard that you have to eat them as soon as you cut them or they turn color. Does the dressing on the salad prevent that, or am I better off not adding the avocado until right before serving? One batch of salad will last me several days...

      Reply

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