Curry Chicken Pasta Salad
This vibrant and flavourful curry pasta salad with chicken makes for a delicious and nutrient-dense lunch. It is also a great option as a diabetes-friendly make-ahead-meal for Sunday meal prep.
Servings: 2
Calories: 485.3kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 6 oz chicken breast, cut into cubes
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ cup pasta whole wheat, cooked
- 2 stalks celery sliced
- 1 medium carrot shredded
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 1 cup kale finely chopped
- ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- ½ tsp turmeric ground
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
Topping
- 1 tbsp cranberries dried
- 2 tbsp almonds slivered
Instructions
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season chicken breast with garlic powder and paprika and add to the skillet, stirring occasionally until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Once chicken is fully cooked, roughly chop into smaller pieces and set aside.1 tbsp olive oil, 6 oz chicken, ¼ tsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp paprika
- To a medium mixing bowl, add pasta shells, celery, carrot, red onion, and kale. Toss together until ingredients are well combined.1 ½ cup pasta, 2 stalks celery, 1 medium carrot, ¼ cup red onion, 1 cup kale
- In a small bowl, prepare dressing by whisking together Greek yogurt, curry powder, lemon juice, turmeric, olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.⅓ cup Greek yogurt, 1 tsp curry powder, 1/2 lemon, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, ¼ tsp salt, ¼ tsp pepper
- Transfer chicken and curry dressing to the mixing bowl and mix together until ingredients are evenly combined.
- Portion curry pasta salad into two bowls and top with dried cranberries and slivered almonds.1 tbsp cranberries, 2 tbsp almonds
Cooking Tips
- Balancing Flavors: The combination of curry powder and turmeric in the dressing offers a warm, aromatic flavor that complements the natural sweetness of the dried cranberries and the nutty crunch of almonds.
- Vegetable Variations: Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on preference or availability. Spinach can be a good alternative to kale, and adding bell peppers can introduce more color and vitamins.
- Proper Pasta Cooking: To keep the pasta from getting soggy, cook it al dente. This will also help it maintain a better texture when mixed with the dressing and stored for later consumption.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Curry Chicken Pasta Salad
Amount per Serving
Calories
485.3
% Daily Value*
Fat
22.8
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Cholesterol
56.1
mg
19
%
Sodium
449.6
mg
20
%
Potassium
782.4
mg
22
%
Carbohydrates
43.5
g
15
%
Fiber
9.3
g
39
%
Sugar
10.5
g
12
%
Protein
30.6
g
61
%
Vitamin C
37
mg
45
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Calcium
193.7
mg
19
%
Iron
3.2
mg
18
%
Magnesium
104.6
mg
26
%
Zinc
2.1
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.