Tuesday, August 31, 2010

Curry Chicken Pasta Salad

One of my favorite sites when I am looking for a new recipe to try is The Pioneer Woman. She had this one on not long ago and I thought it sounded marvelous. I tweaked mine a little. And just a note, it is far better on the second day so make it a day ahead.

There is a misconception that curry is a "hot" spice which is not true. I am a terrible wimp and I swear this recipe is NOT spicy!

3 pounds Chicken, Cooked And Diced/shredded
6 ounces, weight Dry Pasta, Cooked And Drained
4 whole Ribs Celery, Thinly Sliced
1 cup red grapes, sliced in half
3/4 cups chopped peanuts
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1/2 cups Sour Cream
1 cup Heavy Cream
3 Tablespoons Curry Powder, More Or Less To Taste
1 Tablespoon Sugar, More Or Less To Taste
Kosher Salt to taste
Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste

Boil chicken to cook. Boil pasta in chicken broth. Dice/shred chicken. Drain pasta.

Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and pepper. Whisk together until well combined.

Combine chicken, drained pasta, sliced celery, raisins, and almonds in a large bowl. Pour curry dressing over the top. Fold together with a rubber spatula until combine.

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