Curried Pasta Salad

11 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (8 ounce) package small shell pasta
  • 1/3 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing
  • 1 large Red Delicious apple, cored and diced
  • 1 cup seeded and diced cucumber
  • 1 cup slivered red onion
  • Dressing
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup salad dressing
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1 -3 teaspoon curry powder, to taste (I use Spice Islands)
  • shredded iceberg lettuce (for serving) (optional)
  • paprika (for serving) (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
  2. 2
    Pour into a large bowl (see note) and toss with vinagrette dressing.
  3. 3
    Add apple, cucumber and onion and mix well.
  4. 4
    Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder in a small bowl.
  5. 5
    Add to other ingredients and mix gently to combine.
  6. 6
    Cover and refrigerate several hours to chill and blend flavors.
  7. 7
    To serve, line a glass salad bowl with lettuce and spoon salad on top.
  8. 8
    I like to garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
  9. 9
    *Note:if you mix in a plastic bowl, the curry powder may stain it.

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