Chicken pasta salad is a popular dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a versatile dish that can be made with a variety of ingredients, but the most common ingredients include chicken, pasta, vegetables, and a creamy dressing. The creamy curry dressing adds a unique flavor to the dish and makes it a delicious and satisfying meal. This article will provide you with a recipe for chicken pasta salad with creamy curry dressing, as well as some tips for making the perfect dish.
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CHICKEN PASTA SALAD
My dad grows incredibly delicious tomatoes and red peppers. This year's crop was especially abundant, so I created this salad combination to take advantage of the bounty. My husband gave this recipe a definite "thumbs up".
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 8-10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta, chicken, oil and garlic powder. Cover and chill. In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, salad dressing, mustard, curry powder, salt and pepper; cover and chill. Just before serving, add the red pepper, tomato, carrot and dressing to pasta mixture; gently toss to coat.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 487 calories, Fat 29g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 529mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
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
CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING
I could eat a gallon of this at least once a week! What a delicious change from the ordinary chicken pasta salad. From Gourmet Magazine, July 1990.
Provided by anovamom
Categories Chicken
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large bowl combine the pasta, chicken, tomatoes, scallions, and basil. Set aside.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until the garlic is softened.
- Add the cream and cook the mixture, whisking until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in the vinegar, curry powder, red pepper flakes, and chutney.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture, tossing to combine well.
- Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.9, Fat 32.4, SaturatedFat 14.6, Cholesterol 198.9, Sodium 141.2, Carbohydrate 84.2, Fiber 12.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 59.7
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.
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 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
CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CURRY DRESSING
Tangy, but creamy, and great for summer entertaining. I prefer to steam or gently boil the chicken myself (rather than buy a cooked chicken) in a way that keeps them moist and tender - ThatBobbieGirl's recipe # 33104 looks just the thing for this! (Free plug, ThatBobbieGirl!)
Provided by Daydream
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat the oil over moderate heat and add the onions.
- Cook until softened, then remove from heat.
- If the apricot jam and the mango chutney contain chunks of fruit, chop these up small.
- Add the tomato ketchup, apricot jam and mango chutney to the onions, but do not cook.
- When this mixture is cool, fold it into the mayonnaise.
- Lightly whip the cream, and fold through as well.
- On a large serving dish, spread some of the creamy curry dressing over the base.
- Arrange the chicken fillets over the dressing.
- Spoon remaining dressing over the chicken, enough to coat each portion.
- Chill for several hours to allow flavors to blend.
- Just before serving, surround the chicken with the fruit of your choice.
- Garnish with sprigs of cilantro.
- Hand nuts around separately for each person to sprinkle on their own portion.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 73.5, Sodium 330.8, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 6.8, Protein 28.1
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
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
- If you don't have cooked chicken, you can easily cook some by boiling or roasting it.
- To make the curry dressing, you can use either store-bought or homemade curry powder.
- If you don't have any mayonnaise, you can use Greek yogurt or sour cream instead.
- To add some extra crunch, you can add some chopped walnuts or almonds to the salad.
- This salad is best served chilled, so make sure to refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Conclusion:
Chicken pasta salad in creamy curry dressing is a delicious and refreshing salad that is perfect for summer gatherings. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you are looking for a light lunch or a hearty dinner, this salad is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a new salad recipe, give this chicken pasta salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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