Lemon-Splashed Shrimp Salad

My friend Sara Chidester posted this on her blog and it looked just too good not to try.  It was super quick and easy, and very tasty.  Thanks for the recipe, Sara!

 8 cups water

2/3 cup uncooked rotini
1 1/2 pounds peeled and deveined large shrimp
1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
3/4 cup sliced celery
1/2 cup chopped avocado
1/2 cup chopped seeded poblano pepper
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro
2 tsp. grated lemon rind
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3/4 tsp. kosher salt

Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large saucepan; Add pasta and cook 5 minutes or until almost tender. Add shrimp; cook 3 minutes or until done. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Combine pasta mixture, tomatoes, and remaining ingredients; toss well.

(Sara took this from Cooking Light)


~Lynn