Curried Whole Wheat Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Curried Whole Wheat Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Curried Dressing; 2 cups Kraft Poppyseed Dressing; 1 cup canned pineapple juice; 1/4 cup chopped pickled ginger; 2-1/2 Tbsp. curry powder, toasted, divided; Vegetable Pasta Salad; tofu; 2-1/2 Tbsp. coriander seed; 2-1/2 Tbsp. mustard seed; 2 qt. whole wheat medium pasta shells, cooked; 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced; 8 slices eggplants, cut into 1-inch-thick slices, grilled and coarsely chopped Safeway 1 ea For $1.28 thru 02/09; 1 cup cauliflower florets, blanched; 1 cup carrots, blanched, coarsely chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06; 1 cup fingerling potatoes, cooked, halved

Servings: persons

Curried Dressing
2 cups Kraft Poppyseed Dressing
1 cup canned pineapple juice
1/4 cup chopped pickled ginger
2-1/2 Tbsp. curry powder, toasted, divided
Vegetable Pasta Salad
tofu
2-1/2 Tbsp. coriander seed
2-1/2 Tbsp. mustard seed
2 qt. whole wheat medium pasta shells, cooked
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup cabbage, thinly sliced
8 slices eggplants, cut into 1-inch-thick slices, grilled and coarsely chopped Safeway 1 ea For $1.28 thru 02/09
1 cup cauliflower florets, blanched
1 cup carrots, blanched, coarsely chopped Target 2 lb For $3.00 thru 02/06
1 cup fingerling potatoes, cooked, halved

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Curried Dressing: Mix ingredients until well blended.
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Vegetable Pasta Salad: Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) Curried Dressing (or 2 Tbsp.
3
[30 mL] dressing for trial recipe) to tofu; toss to coat.
4
Refrigerate 30 min.
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to marinate.
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Drain tofu; discard marinade.
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Coat tofu with coriander and mustard seeds.
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Cook in skillet on medium-high heat 4 to 5 min.
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or until evenly browned, turning occasionally.
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Cut into 1-oz.
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(30-g) portions.
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Combine pasta, remaining Curried Dressing and all remaining Vegetable Pasta Salad ingredients except tofu.
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For each serving: Plate 1 cup (250 mL) Vegetable Pasta Salad; top with 1 oz.
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(30 g) tofu.
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Serve at room temperature.

421

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Curried Dressing, 2 cups Kraft Poppyseed Dressing, 1 cup canned pineapple juice, 1/4 cup chopped pickled ginger, and more.

Yes, Curried Whole Wheat Pasta 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 Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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