Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this flavorful and refreshing Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad! Perfect as a light main dish or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe combines tender bow tie pasta and juicy chicken with a creamy, spiced dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Bursting with texture and color, it's packed with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and aromatic chopped cilantro, while optional toasted almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal served chilled, this easy-to-make pasta salad is a fusion of bold curry flavors and fresh ingredients—perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or meal prep.
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Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Directions
Step 1
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
Step 2
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
Step 3
3. Add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, celery, red grapes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine, making sure everything is coated evenly.
Step 4
4. Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
Step 5
5. If desired, sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top for added crunch.
Step 6
6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
Step 7
7. Serve chilled as a main dish or a side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1614.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 4183.9 |
| Total Fat 212.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 24.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 672.5mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3505.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 364.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 19.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 58.8g | |
| Protein 210.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 433.2mg | 0% |
| Iron 14.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2764.9mg | 0% |
Source of Calories