Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni; 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken; 1 cup apple, coarsely chopped; ⅓ cup celery, chopped; ¼ cup onion, finely chopped; ⅓ cup mayonnaise or ⅓ cup salad dressing; ⅓ cup plain yogurt; ½ teaspoon curry powder; ⅛ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup cashews or ¼ cup peanuts; 1 -2 tablespoon milk (optional); lettuce leaf (optional)

Servings: persons

2 ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni
1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken
1 cup apple, coarsely chopped
⅓ cup celery, chopped
¼ cup onion, finely chopped
⅓ cup mayonnaise or ⅓ cup salad dressing
⅓ cup plain yogurt
½ teaspoon curry powder
⅛ teaspoon salt
¼ cup cashews or ¼ cup peanuts
1 -2 tablespoon milk (optional)
lettuce leaf (optional)

1
Cook pasta according to package.
2
Rinse in cold water, drain again.
3
In a large mixing bowl combine cooked pasta, chicken, apple, celery, and onion.
4
For dressing, in a small bowl stir together mayonnaise or salad dressing, yogurt, curry powder and salt.
5
Pour dressing over pasta mixture.
6
Toss to coat.
7
Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.
8
Just before serving, stir in cashews or peanuts into pasta mixture.
9
If necessary, stir in milk.
10
If desired, serve salad in lettuce-lined bowls.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ounces packaged dried elbow macaroni, 1 ½ cups chopped cooked chicken, 1 cup apple, coarsely chopped, ⅓ cup celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Curried Pasta and Chicken Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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