Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Curried Pasta Salad with Chicken, a dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its unique blend of spices. This culinary creation combines the vibrant flavors of curry with the refreshing taste of pasta salad, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. Alongside this main attraction, we present two additional recipes that will elevate your dining experience. Treat yourself to a zesty Lemon-Herb Chicken Salad, a lighter option that bursts with citrusy freshness. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Colorful Pasta Salad offers a vibrant array of vegetables tossed in a tangy dressing. Each of these recipes promises to delight your palate and leave you craving more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Good for lunch or dinner, this warm-weather pasta salad is a complete meal when served over a bed of lettuce with a side of fresh sliced garden tomatoes and warm garlic breadsticks. I usually add more curry powder than the recipe calls for.
Provided by Cassie
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Chicken Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 3h35m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook chicken breasts in the boiling water until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 12 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Rinse chicken in cold water to cool, cut into small chunks, and refrigerate to cool completely.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook shell pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until cooked through but firm to the bite, 8 minutes; drain. Rinse pasta with cold water until cool; drain.
- Stir mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a large bowl. Add cold chicken, cold pasta, peas, radish slices, and green onion slices; stir to combine.
- Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.2 calories, Carbohydrate 37.5 g, Cholesterol 54.6 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 23.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 364.1 mg, Sugar 7.6 g
CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place the chicken breasts on a sheet pan and rub the skin with olive oil. Sprinkle liberally with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the chicken is just cooked. Set aside until cool enough to handle. Remove the meat from the bones, discard the skin, and dice the chicken into large bite-size pieces.
- For the dressing, combine the mayonnaise, wine, chutney, curry powder, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process until smooth.
- Combine the chicken with enough dressing to moisten well. Add the celery, scallions, and raisins, and mix well. Refrigerate for a few hours to allow the flavors to blend. Add the cashews and serve at room temperature.
EASY CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
Make it now or make it ahead! Purchase a bag of baby spinach and precut matchstick carrots to make this salad in no time.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook pasta as directed on box. Meanwhile, in large bowl, stir together seasoning mix (from salad box), mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder.
- Drain pasta; rinse well with cold water. Shake to drain well.
- Add drained pasta, chicken, spinach, tomatoes and carrots to curry mixture; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cashews. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 7 g, TransFat 0 g
DUFF'S CURRIED PASTA SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 31m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the macaroni and cook until al dente; drain and toss with the milk in a large bowl.
- Meanwhile, toast the curry powder in a small dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Whisk in the peanut oil and cook until the oil is curry-colored; let cool. Whisk the mayonnaise, chutney and curry oil in a large bowl, then whisk in the vinegar to make a smooth dressing. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the broccoli slaw mix, scallions and cilantro to the dressing and toss until combined. Stir in the pasta and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
CURRIED PASTA SALAD
Take the blueprint of Coronation chicken, omit the meat and add pasta and you have a fresh fusion side dish
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Side dish
Time 22m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Boil the pasta in salted water for 8 mins. Drain, then cool under the cold tap.
- Meanwhile, mix the mayo, curry paste, yogurt, lemon juice, chutney and sultanas with plenty of seasoning. Add the pasta, coriander, cucumber and celery, and toss everything together to coat in the curried mayonnaise. Pack into a container or bowl.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 31 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 12 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 7 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium
PASTA SALAD WITH CURRY CHICKEN, FRUIT, AND YOGURT
Yogurt makes for a less fattening salad dressing while fruit adds a touch of sweetness. Great for a cool summer lunch, or leave out the chicken for a vegetarian side dish.
Provided by Tattoogrl13
Categories Salad Pasta Salad Rotini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes. Drain pasta and place in a large bowl.
- While the pasta is cooking, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add scallion greens and garlic; saute for 1 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes. Add chicken to the bowl with the pasta. Mix in apple, grapes raisins, sweetened dried cranberries, and almonds.
- Combine yogurt and curry powder in a small bowl; pour over pasta mixture and toss to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 476.6 calories, Carbohydrate 73.3 g, Cholesterol 36.1 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 138.7 mg, Sugar 36.8 g
CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING
Categories Salad Milk/Cream Chicken Pasta Tomato Quick & Easy Lunch Basil Curry Summer Boil Gourmet Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large kettle of boiling salted water cook the pasta for 10 minutes, or until it is tender, refresh it in a colander under cold water, and drain it well. In a large bowl combine the pasta, the chicken, the tomatoes, the scallions, and the basil.
- Make the dressing:
- In a skillet cook the garlic and the gingerroot in the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until the garlic is softened, add the cream, and cook the mixture, whisking, until it is thickened slightly. Whisk in the vinegar, the curry powder, the red pepper flakes, and the chutney.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing the salad to combine it well, and season the salad with salt and pepper.
CURRIED PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN
This is a lovely, flavourful but light dish that can be easily adapted for a diet with low fat ingredients. You can't get crushed pineapple where I live so I use pineapple chunks and chop them very finely. Cooking time includes half an hour of chill time.
Provided by Shuzbud
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package (if you like, continue with step 2 while the pasta cooks). When cooked, drain thoroughly and rinse under cold running water until the pasta has cooled. Drain and put in a large serving bowl.
- Spray a non-stick skillet with cooking spray or melt a little butter if you prefer. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Add the korma paste and cook, stirring, for 2 more minutes.
- Stir in the apricots, tomato paste and water and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
- Stir together the mayonnaise and mango chutney in a bowl until blended. Drain the crushed pineapple, adding 2 tablespoons of the pineapple juice to the mayonnaise mixture. (If using pineapple chunks, chop them finely now).
- Stir the pineapple, mayonnaise mixture, onions with korma paste and cooked chicken pieces into the pasta in the serving bowl. Toss together to coat the pasta.
- Cover and chill for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to blend.
- Serve cold and enjoy!
CHICKEN CURRY PASTA SALAD
We added pineapple, coconut and curry powder to pasta salad for an international flair. It's ready in just 40 minutes.
Provided by Mandy Heaston
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- While pasta is cooking, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice and curry powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- Mix all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir well.
- Place in refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
CURRIED PASTA AND CHICKEN SALAD
Chilled pasta salad from Better Homes and Gardens. Cooking time is chilling time. Can be served as a main dish or as a side dish. Recipe makes 4 main dish servings.
Provided by jswinks
Categories Chicken
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to package. Rinse in cold water, drain again.
- In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken, apple, celery, and onion.
- For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, curry powder and salt. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat.
- Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
- Just before serving, stir in cashews or peanuts into pasta mixture. If necessary, stir in milk. If desired, serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 304, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 47.1, Sodium 323.8, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.9, Protein 17.6
Tips:
- For a vegetarian version of this salad, omit the chicken and add an extra cup of vegetables, such as broccoli, bell pepper, or zucchini.
- To make this salad ahead of time, cook the chicken and pasta according to the package directions, and then let them cool completely. Combine the chicken, pasta, and vegetables in a large bowl, and then cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to serve, toss the salad with the dressing and serve immediately.
- If you don't have any curry powder on hand, you can make your own by combining 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, 1 tablespoon of ground coriander, 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- This salad is also delicious served warm. To warm it up, simply microwave it on high for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through.
Conclusion:
This curried pasta salad with chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The combination of the curry powder, mayonnaise, and yogurt gives the salad a creamy and flavorful dressing, while the chicken, pasta, and vegetables add texture and substance. This salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it!
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