Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Salad

Shrimp and Spinach Pasta Salad

 

 

Full of fresh ingredients, this pasta salad with shrimp will become a favorite dish in no time.

Whole grain pasta to give you the right amount of carbs, shrimp to add protein, lots of greens to meet your vegetable needs, and olive oil with garlic to add lots of flavor will make this dish your perfect choice for a special occasion.  It’s a complete meal in no time, with 40 grams of protein and 600 calories.

25 g / 400 Protein (approx.) / calories (approx.)	40 g / 600 Protein (approx.) / calories (approx.)
½ TBSP	½ TBSP	Olive oil
2 tsp	2 tsp	Balsamic vinegar
Dash	Dash	Garlic powder or ½ clove fresh garlic, minced
¼ tsp	¼ tsp	Dried basil
Any amount	Any amount	Salt and pepper to taste
4 cups	6 cups	Baby spinach leaves
1 cup	1 cup	Raw vegetables, diced (bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, tomato)
1 cup	2 cups	Chopped, cooked and chilled vegetables (eggplant, zucchini, broccoli)
3 oz.	5 oz.	Cooked shrimp
½ cup	1 cup	Cooked whole grain pasta
1 TBSP	1 TBSP	Parmesan Cheese

In a mixing bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients, whisk together the oil, vinegar, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Add spinach, vegetables, shrimp and pasta and toss well. Top with Parmesan cheese.