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Creamy Shrimp Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing
This creamy shrimp pasta salad is combines shrimp, diced veggies, zesty Italian dressing, cheddar, and mayo for an easy make-ahead recipe.

Ingredients
Instructions
- Step 1
Boil the pasta: Cook the pasta in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
- Step 2
Combine: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, thawed shrimp, diced cucumber, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, diced avocado, diced red onion, and cubed Colby Jack cheese.
- Step 3
Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Step 4
Stir to coat: Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and gently toss until evenly coated.
- Step 5
Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Toss before serving.
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