Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad
Brighten up your mealtime with this flavorful and refreshing Curried Chicken and Bow Tie Pasta Salad! Perfect as a light main dish or a crowd-pleasing side, this recipe combines tender bow tie pasta and juicy chicken with a creamy, spiced dressing made from mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and a hint of fresh lemon juice. Bursting with texture and color, it's packed with crisp celery, sweet red grapes, and aromatic chopped cilantro, while optional toasted almonds add a delightful crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal served chilled, this easy-to-make pasta salad is a fusion of bold curry flavors and fresh ingredients—perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz Bow tie pasta (farfalle)
- 2 cups Cooked chicken breast, diced or shredded
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup Plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp Curry powder
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup Celery, finely chopped
- 1 cup Red grapes, halved
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 0.25 cup Sliced almonds, toasted (optional)
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the bow tie pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, curry powder, honey, and lemon juice until smooth and well combined.
3. Add the cooked pasta, diced chicken, celery, red grapes, and chopped cilantro to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently to combine, making sure everything is coated evenly.
4. Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
5. If desired, sprinkle toasted sliced almonds on top for added crunch.
6. Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld together.
7. Serve chilled as a main dish or a side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
681 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 36.4 g | 47% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.9 g | 30% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 86 mg | 29% | |
| Sodium | 717 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 53.2 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.4 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 71 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 452 mg | 10% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
