Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad
Yogurt gives just the right amount of tang to balance the spiciness of the curry powder.
Prep Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings:
Makes 4 main-dish serving.
Ingredients
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2 ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni or tiny tube macaroni (ditalini)
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1-1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken (about 8 ounces)
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1 cup coarsely chopped apple
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1/3 cup chopped celery
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1/4 cup finely chopped onion
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1/3 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
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1/3 cup plain yogurt
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1/2 teaspoon curry powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 cup cashews or peanuts
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1 to 2 tablespoons milk (optional)
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Lettuce leaves (optional)
Directions
1.
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain pasta; rinse with cold water. Drain again.
2.
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken, apple, celery, and onion.
3.
For dressing, in a small mixing bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, curry powder, and salt. Pour dressing over pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
4.
Just before serving, stir cashews or peanuts into pasta mixture. If necessary, stir in milk. If desired, serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls. Makes 4 main-dish serving.
Nutrition information
Calories 376, Total Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 244 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 21 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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