Best 9 Curry Pasta Salad Recipes

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Curry pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish. With its unique blend of flavors and textures, this salad is sure to tantalize your taste buds and leave you feeling satisfied. From creamy curries to zesty vinaigrettes, there are endless possibilities when it comes to creating a delicious curry pasta salad. So, let's dive into the world of curry pasta salads and explore the best recipes that will make your taste buds dance!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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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

5 chicken breast halves
1 (8 ounce) package pasta shells
1 cup reduced-calorie mayonnaise
1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder, or more to taste
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas, thawed
4 radishes, sliced
2 green onions, sliced

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

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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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

1/4 pound rotelle
1 whole skinless boneless chicken breast (about 3/4 pound), poached and cut into bite-size pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaves
For the dressing
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried hot red pepper flakes to taste
1 tablespoon finely chopped drained bottled mango chutney, or to taste

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.

CURRY PASTA SALAD



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This is a refreshingly exotic salad with sultanas, tofu, and nuts. This salad is a very adaptable recipe, so you can add more of anything to suit your tastes. Serve chilled over mixed greens, if desired.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Fruit Pasta Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package uncooked tri-color spiral pasta
1 teaspoon curry powder
salt to taste
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 apple - peeled, cored and finely chopped
¼ cup raisins
¼ cup chopped green onions
2 carrots, grated
¼ cup firm tofu, crumbled
3 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain.
  • In a large bowl, combine the curry powder, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Then add the apple, sultanas or raisins, green onion, carrots, tofu and nuts. Mix well. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.5 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 5.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 34.9 mg, Sugar 8.7 g

CHICKEN PASTA SALAD IN CREAMY CURRY DRESSING



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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

1/4 lb rotelle pasta or 1/4 lb other spiral-shaped pasta, cooked and drained
3/4 lb cooked chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 1 1/2 cups)
5 cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 scallions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil leaf
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
3/4 teaspoon curry powder
dried red pepper flakes, to taste
2 tablespoons mango chutney (or to taste)

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

CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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Make and share this Curry Chicken Pasta Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by WI Cheesehead

Categories     Curries

Time 1h20m

Yield 8-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb chicken breast, diced
1 tablespoon sweet curry powder
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
4 quarts water (for boiling pasta)
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb dry pasta
2 cups snap peas, chopped in half
1/2 cup minced red onion
2/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon-style mustard

Steps:

  • Combine curry, oil, and 1 T lemon juice, pour over chicken, toss to coat, cover and refrigerate 1-2 hours.
  • Heat large nonstick skillet over med heat, add chicken.
  • Cook, stirring regularly, about 3 min (or more). Reduce the heat a bit if the sauce starts to darken.
  • Remove the pan from the heat, let cool while the pasta boils.
  • Boil pasta in salt and water, rinse and set aside. For about the final 2 min of cooking time, add the peas, drain and rinse w/rest of pasta.
  • While pasta cooks, prepare the salad dressing. It is important to have dressing done at same time as pasta, so pasta doesn't sit w/out dressing too long, as it will clump.
  • In a large bowl, blend minced red onion, mayonnaise, mustard and 1 T lemon juice.
  • Add the curried chicken w/all the sauce out of the pan; whisk to blend.
  • Add pasta and peas, toss to coat and add salt if desired.
  • Serve right away or chilled for later. 8-12 servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 341.2, Carbohydrate 46.3, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 20

EASY CURRY CHICKEN PASTA SALAD



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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

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Pasta Salad™ ranch and bacon
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
2 cups cut-up cooked chicken
2 cups fresh baby spinach leaves or baby kale leaves
1 cup chopped tomatoes
1 cup matchstick (julienne-cut) carrots
1/4 cup chopped salted roasted cashews

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

LAYERED CURRY PASTA SALAD



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Take a taste adventure with a touch of curry in a deliciously layered, 30-minute pasta salad.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
3 cups torn salad greens
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups frozen sweet peas, cooked, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer salad greens, carrots, peas and tomatoes.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in pasta. Spread pasta mixture over vegetables in salad bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

CURRY SHRIMP PASTA SALAD



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MMMmmm This is one good pasta salad. Even people that dont like curry like this one. It has everything that you could want bacon, shrimp, veggies, pasta. I'm not allowed to enter a party if I dont have my famous pasta salad. You can use this as a dinner or a side. Serves 27 ( 1/2 cup each) Hope you enjoy:)

Provided by Szakacs

Categories     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 27 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb bacon, crisply cooked and chopped (save drippings)
2 (19 ounce) bags frozen cheese tortellini (the smaller the tortillini the better)
1 head broccoli floret, chopped bite size
1 small red onion, chopped bite size
1 red pepper, chopped bite size
1 (30 -40 count) bag frozen cooked shrimp, approx 30-40 in a bag (thawed and tails removed)
1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons milk (depending how thin you want dressing you can add more milk)
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 -4 tablespoons mild curry powder, if you wish (or more)

Steps:

  • Boil pasta till al dente about 7 minutes.
  • drain, rinse, and put in large bowl.
  • also put all veggies, shrimp and bacon in bowl as well.
  • In another bowl add mayo, milk, lemon juice,curry and bacon drippings mix well and pour over salad toss to coat chill (overnight is better for all the flavors to soak in.).
  • If the next day your pasta is a liitle dry then just add some more mayo and milk combo and it will freshen it up. Sometimes the pasta will suck up all the dressing over night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 30.6, Sodium 454.1, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.5, Protein 7.8

LAYERED CURRY PASTA SALAD



Layered Curry Pasta Salad image

Take a taste adventure with a touch of curry in a deliciously layered, 30-minute pasta salad.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 box Betty Crocker™ Suddenly Salad® ranch & bacon pasta salad mix
3 cups torn salad greens
2 cups shredded carrots
2 cups frozen sweet peas, cooked, drained
2 medium tomatoes, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 cup sliced almonds, toasted

Steps:

  • Empty Pasta mix into 3-quart saucepan 2/3 full of boiling water. Gently boil uncovered 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Shake to drain well.
  • Meanwhile, in 4-quart glass salad bowl or 13x9-inch glass baking dish, layer salad greens, carrots, peas and tomatoes.
  • In large bowl, stir together seasoning mix, mayonnaise and curry powder; stir in pasta. Spread pasta mixture over vegetables in salad bowl. Just before serving, sprinkle with almonds. Serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 5, Fiber 3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 360 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables to add color, texture, and nutrients to your salad. Some good choices include broccoli, carrots, celery, cucumbers, bell peppers, tomatoes, and snap peas.
  • Cook the pasta al dente according to the package instructions. This will ensure that it retains its shape and texture in the salad.
  • Use a flavorful curry paste to add depth of flavor to the salad. There are many different types of curry pastes available, so choose one that you like based on its spice level and flavor profile.
  • Be sure to coat the cooked pasta in the curry paste before adding the other ingredients. This will help to distribute the flavor evenly throughout the salad.
  • Add some chopped nuts or seeds to the salad for a crunchy texture. Some good options include almonds, walnuts, pecans, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later. If you are chilling the salad, be sure to bring it to room temperature before serving.

Conclusion:

Curry pasta salad is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or a side dish. It is a great way to use up leftover pasta and vegetables, and it is also a good option for packed lunches or picnics. With its flavorful curry dressing and variety of textures, curry pasta salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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