Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad

Wouldn't it be nice to serve up a big platter of shrimp scampi to your party guests? Sure, it would, but the price wouldn't be so nice, so we came up with this less-expensive Shrimp Scampi Pasta Salad that has a great "pricey" taste!

Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 8 ounces uncooked pasta rings or small shells
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 2 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 1 (10-ounce) package frozen cooked shrimp, thawed and drained

Instructions

1. Cook the ring pasta according to package directions; drain, rinse, drain again and set aside.
   
   
2. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, parsley, garlic powder, lemon juice, salt, and pepper; blend until smooth.
   
   
3. Add the pasta and shrimp to the mayonnaise mixture and toss to blend. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.