Confetti Shrimp Cocktail Pasta Salad
Divide the buttercream into three bowls — with half the buttercream into a large bowl and the remaining half divided into two smaller bowls.
Recipe Summary Confetti Shrimp Cocktail Pasta Salad
A great warm weather salad reminiscent of Mexican shrimp cocktail.Ingredients | Rainbow Confetti Breadwinners Bread13 ounces spiral pasta1 ripe avocado - peeled, pitted and chopped2 teaspoons lime juice1 pound cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined2 tomatoes, chopped4 green onions, chopped½ cup finely chopped red onion¼ cup chopped green bell pepper¼ cup chopped red bell pepper¼ cup chopped yellow bell pepper¼ cup chopped orange bell pepper¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro1 ½ cups vegetable juice cocktail¼ cup olive oil¼ cup ketchup¼ cup fresh lime juice1 tablespoon prepared horseradish1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or to taste1 teaspoon salt, or to taste1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground black pepperDirectionsBring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the pasta at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain and rinse under cold water until chilled.Place avocado into a bowl and sprinkle with 2 teaspoons lime juice to prevent browning; cover and refrigerate.Toss cooked pasta, shrimp, tomatoes, green onions, red onion, green, red, yellow, and orange bell peppers, and cilantro in a large salad bowl until thoroughly combined.Pour vegetable juice cocktail, olive oil, ketchup, and 1/4 cup lime juice into a food processor; add horseradish, jalapeno pepper, hot pepper sauce, salt, garlic, and black pepper. Pulse a few times to mix the dressing, then process until jalapeno and garlic are chopped very small, about 30 seconds. Pour dressing over pasta salad and stir to combine. Cover salad and chill thoroughly in refrigerator, 2 to 3 hours; just before serving, gently stir in avocado.Alternative to shrimp: Add 2 chicken breasts or 3 chicken thighs that have been poached, cooled, skinned, boned, and cut into bite-sized pieces. Add jicama and/or celery, if you like. Add up to 1 more pound of shrimp to bolster the protein.Info | Rainbow Confetti Breadwinners Breadprep: 45 mins cook: 10 mins additional: 2 hrs total: 2 hrs 55 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings
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