CURRIED PASTA SALAD

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This recipe came from a Family Circle publication "Quick and Easy Meals-Jan 1979". I have listed the ingredients as published but the amount of curry dressing given in the recipe makes the salad a little too creamy for my taste. I usually add about 2/3 of it to the salad and save the rest to use as a sauce for other things. It is very good with omelets or chicken tenders. Cook time is refrigeration time.

Provided by ClareVH

Categories     Pasta Shells

Time 4h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (8 ounce) package small shell pasta
1/3 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing
1 large Red Delicious apple, cored and diced
1 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1 cup slivered red onion
3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup salad dressing
3/4 cup sour cream
1 -3 teaspoon curry powder, to taste (I use Spice Islands)
shredded iceberg lettuce (for serving) (optional)
paprika (for serving) (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  • Pour into a large bowl (see note) and toss with vinagrette dressing.
  • Add apple, cucumber and onion and mix well.
  • Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder in a small bowl.
  • Add to other ingredients and mix gently to combine.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours to chill and blend flavors.
  • To serve, line a glass salad bowl with lettuce and spoon salad on top.
  • I like to garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
  • *Note:if you mix in a plastic bowl, the curry powder may stain it.

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