Bombay Pasta Salad
This is an easy make-ahead salad just like the one you can get at the deli counter. Choose a textured pasta to trap the creamy sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 375kcal
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta shells or rounds about 4 cups cooked
- 1 cup raisins
- 4 Tbsps mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon cream or sour cream
- ½ teaspoon curry powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- optional garnishes-red pepper, celery, carrot finely diced or julienned
Optional
- 1-2 cups cooked cubed chicken
Instructions
- Mix the mayonnaise, cream, curry and salt. Add the raisins to the dressing and allow them to soften while pasta cooks.
- Cook pasta according to manufacturer instructions. Drain and rinse when done.
- Mix pasta and dressing together and allow flavours to meld for about ½ hour. If you plan to add chicken add it in at this time.
- Add garnishes if using and serve.
Notes
Nutrition doesn't include chicken.
Wine Pairing
Choose an aromatic off-dry Gewurztraminer or Riesling to complement the spices in this dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 375kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 145mg | Potassium: 422mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g