Autumn Shells Salad With Curried Apples, Pears, and Walnuts Recipe

Name: Autumn Shells Salad With Curried Apples, Pears, and Walnuts
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces small shell pasta (or medium shell pasta); 1 Red Delicious apple; 1 granny smith apple; 1 Anjou pear; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup chopped celery; 1 cup fresh pineapple chunk; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley; 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted; ½ cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon curry powder; salt; fresh ground pepper

Servings: persons

6 ounces small shell pasta (or medium shell pasta)
1 Red Delicious apple
1 granny smith apple
1 Anjou pear
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup chopped celery
1 cup fresh pineapple chunk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, toasted
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon curry powder
salt
fresh ground pepper

1
Cook the shells per package directions for al dente; drain in a colander and rinse briefly under cold running water; shake colander and drain completely; set aside.
2
Core apples and the pear, but don't peel.
3
Cut into small dice, then place in a bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice; toss to coat.
4
To make the dressing: whisk the mayonnaise, yogurt, and curry powder together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper to taste.
5
Toss the pasta, apples, pear, celery, pineapple, and parsle in a large bowl.
6
Pour the dressing over the mixture; toss gently and thoroughly.
7
Sprinkle with walnuts and serve immediately.
8
OR reserve the walnuts, cover, and refrigerate the salad for up to 8 hours; then sprinkle with walnuts just before serving.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces small shell pasta (or medium shell pasta), 1 Red Delicious apple, 1 granny smith apple, 1 Anjou pear, and more.

Yes, Autumn Shells Salad With Curried Apples, Pears, and Walnuts falls under the Salads category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Autumn Shells Salad With Curried Apples, Pears, and Walnuts

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