Vinegar-Poached Shrimp Pasta Salad with Cherry Tomatoes

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Bright and tangy cold pasta salad featuring shrimp poached in white vinegar with garlic and herbs, tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley. This Mediterranean-inspired pasta recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs white vinegar, water, garlic cloves, smashed for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Mediterranean cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups water, 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2 smashed garlic cloves, and 1 bay leaf. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
  2. Step 2: Add 12 oz peeled and deveined medium shrimp to the simmering liquid and poach gently for 3 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and set aside to cool.
  3. Step 3: While shrimp cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook 8 oz penne pasta for 10-12 minutes until al dente. Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool.
  4. Step 4: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, poached shrimp, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
  5. Step 5: Whisk together 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then pour over the pasta mixture. Toss gently to coat evenly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving chilled.

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