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Prawn Pasta Salad with Lemon and Dill

Fresh and light, this Prawn Pasta Salad with a creamy lemon and dill dressing is inspired by Swedish Skagen. Perfect for summer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Pasta, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Scandinavian, Swedish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 373kcal
Author: Carrie Carvalho

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 250 grams cooked and peeled prawns or shrimp
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp greek yoghurt or sour cream
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • small bunch fresh dill chopped
  • 1 head romaine lettuce thinly sliced
  • 250 grams elbow macaroni or another small pasta shape
  • pinch salt
  • pinch white pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the pasta according to packet instructions until just al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water until cooled.
  • While the pasta is cooking, make the dressing by mixing together the mayonnaise, greek yoghurt, chopped dill the juice of one lemon and a pinch of salt and white pepper.
  • Thinly slice the lettuce and wash well under cold water. Dice the red onion.
  • Season the prawns lightly with salt and pepper, then toss together with the lettuce, onion and pasta.
  • Serve with optional lemon wedges.

Notes

Serves 4 as a light lunch or side dish. Serves 2 as a main meal. 

Nutrition

Calories: 373kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 139mg | Potassium: 730mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 13646IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 3mg