Curry Pasta Salad

Dairy Free
Health score
13%
Curry Pasta Salad
45 min.
6
243kcal

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Are you tired of the same old boring side dishes? Looking for something unique and flavorful to spice up your dinner table? Look no further! This Curry Pasta Salad is the perfect solution for your culinary needs. Not only is it dairy-free, making it suitable for various dietary restrictions, but it's also packed with a delightful mix of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe serves six, making it perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or even as a snack for those nights when you need a little something extra. Each serving comes in at a modest 243 calories, allowing you to enjoy a delicious, hearty meal without the guilt.

This Curry Pasta Salad can do double duty as a side dish or as a part of an antipasti platter, starter, or snack. Its versatility and ease of preparation make it a must-try for any cooking enthusiast. The combination of tri-color spiral pasta with the crunch of apples, the sweetness of raisins, and the earthiness of carrots creates a symphony of flavors that is bound to impress your friends and family.

The star of this dish is the curry powder, which adds a warm, aromatic base that's perfectly balanced by the tangy mayonnaise and zesty lemon juice. And let's not forget the protein-packed crumbled tofu and the nutty crunch of pine nuts, which together create a satisfyingly filling meal.

So why settle for a mundane side when you can have a memorable meal? Dive into this Curry Pasta Salad and experience a culinary adventure that's as easy as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  apples cored peeled finely chopped
  •  carrots grated
  • teaspoon curry powder 
  • 0.3 cup spring onion chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon mayonnaise 
  • tablespoons pinenuts 
  • 0.3 cup raisins 
  • servings salt to taste
  • 0.3 cup tofu firm crumbled
  • ounce rotini pasta uncooked

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente.
  3. Drain.
  4. In a large bowl, combine the curry powder, salt, mayonnaise and lemon juice.
  5. Add cooked pasta and toss to coat. Then add the apple, sultanas or raisins, green onion, carrots, tofu and nuts.
  6. Mix well.
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein11.43%
Fat23.11%
Carbs65.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
46.94
Glycemic Load
15.74
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
12.034782713603%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.48mg
Peonidin
0.01mg
Catechin
0.39mg
Epigallocatechin
0.08mg
Epicatechin
2.28mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.06mg
Eriodictyol
0.12mg
Hesperetin
0.36mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Luteolin
0.06mg
Kaempferol
0.15mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.39kcal
12.17%
Fat:6.38g
9.82%
Saturated Fat:0.71g
4.44%
Carbohydrates:40.68g
13.56%
Net Carbohydrates:37.27g
13.55%
Sugar:5.52g
6.13%
Cholesterol:0.98mg
0.33%
Sodium:228.28mg
9.93%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.1g
14.21%
Vitamin A:3461.21IU
69.22%
Manganese:0.86mg
43.22%
Selenium:24.12µg
34.46%
Vitamin K:18.85µg
17.95%
Fiber:3.41g
13.65%
Phosphorus:118.57mg
11.86%
Copper:0.22mg
10.9%
Magnesium:40.21mg
10.05%
Potassium:281.23mg
8.04%
Iron:1.31mg
7.3%
Zinc:0.96mg
6.42%
Vitamin B3:1.19mg
5.96%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.9%
Vitamin E:0.87mg
5.82%
Vitamin C:4.75mg
5.76%
Vitamin B1:0.08mg
5.44%
Folate:17.26µg
4.31%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.11%
Calcium:36.93mg
3.69%
Vitamin B5:0.27mg
2.66%
Source:Allrecipes