Curried Pasta Salad
Add a vibrant twist to your summer gatherings with this flavorful Curried Pasta Salad! This delightful fusion dish combines tender rotini pasta with a creamy curry-spiced dressing made from mayonnaise, yogurt, honey, and lemon juice for a perfect balance of tangy sweetness. Packed with colorful veggies like shredded carrots, crisp celery, and juicy red bell peppers, plus a sprinkle of sweet raisins for contrast, every bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Quick and easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, this chilled pasta salad is the ideal make-ahead dish for potlucks, picnics, or weeknight dinners. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a burst of herbal freshness and watch it become your new go-to crowd-pleaser!
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Ingredients
- 300 grams rotini pasta
- 120 grams mayonnaise
- 60 grams plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons curry powder
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 medium carrot, shredded
- 2 pieces celery stalk, diced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 3 stalks green onions, sliced
- 50 grams raisins
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the rotini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
Step 3
Add the cooked and cooled pasta to the bowl of dressing. Toss to coat the pasta evenly.
Step 4
Fold in the shredded carrot, diced celery, diced red bell pepper, sliced green onions, and raisins. Mix well to combine.
Step 5
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more curry powder, salt, or lemon juice as desired.
Step 6
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Before serving, give the pasta salad a quick stir. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired and serve chilled. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1220.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2409.4 |
| Total Fat 94.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 121.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4425.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 345.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 25.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 81.6g | |
| Protein 48.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 28.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 481.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2890.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories