Curried Pasta Salad with Chicken

Elevate your next gathering with this Curried Pasta Salad with Chicken—where classic comfort meets bold, aromatic flavors. This vibrant dish combines tender pasta, juicy shredded chicken, and crisp veggies like celery, red bell pepper, and red onion, all tossed in a creamy dressing infused with curry powder, honey, and a tangy kick of lemon juice. Sweet pops of raisins or dried cranberries add a delightful contrast, while an optional sprinkle of fresh cilantro enhances the dish with a herbal finish. Perfect for meal prep, picnics, or light lunches, this easy-to-make salad is ready in just 30 minutes, making it a crowd-pleasing choice for any occasion. Serve it cold or at room temperature and watch it disappear from the table!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 12 ounces Pasta (penne, rotini, or fusilli)
• 2 cups Cooked chicken breast (shredded or diced)
• 1 cup Mayonnaise
• 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons Curry powder
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 cup Celery (diced)
• 1 medium Red bell pepper (diced)
• 0.5 cup Red onion (finely chopped)
• 0.5 cup Raisins or dried cranberries
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, optional)

Directions

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water to cool it down, and set aside.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth to make the dressing.

Step 3

Add the cooked pasta, shredded or diced chicken, celery, red bell pepper, red onion, and raisins or dried cranberries to the bowl with the dressing.

Step 4

Toss everything together until well combined and evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 5

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or curry powder to suit your preference.

Step 6

If desired, garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and color.

Step 7

Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.

Step 8

Serve cold or at room temperature. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1775.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3579.4

Total Fat 196.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 23.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 653.1mg	0%
Sodium 6427.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 266.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 97.5g
Protein 183.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 407.7mg	0%
Iron 19.5mg	0%
Potassium 3266.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.6%

Protein: 20.5%

Carbs: 29.9%