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Kat's Shrimp & Pasta Salad

 

14 ounces angel hair pasta 
1 bunch green onions, sliced (6 to 8) 
1 (about 4 ounces) can sliced black olives 
1 red bell pepper, chopped 
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped 
1/2 green bell pepper, chopped 
1 pound cooked and peeled shrimp 
2 chicken breast halves, grilled and coarsely chopped 
Dressing 
3/4 teaspoon oregano 
1/4 teaspoon cumin 
1/4 teaspoon paprika 
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 
1 teaspoon garlic powder 
dash salt 
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 
3 tablespoons mayonnaise 
1/2 cup olive oil 


Boil angel hair pasta according to package directions; drain and let cool. Add green onions, bell peppers, black olives, shrimp and chopped chicken. Mix dressing ingredients; pour over salad. Refrigerate, and serve cold. Make this salad a day ahead. Serve on romaine lettuce leaves with sliced avocado or melon on the side.
Shrimp salad serves 10 to 12. 

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