Red curry pasta salad is creamy, fragrant, and loaded with rich flavors. It can be whipped up in under 20 minutes, making it perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Enjoy on its own, or pair up with any kind of protein.
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This red curry pasta salad is such a great option when you want to change up your usual pasta recipe. It is fragrant from the red curry spice mix, creamy yet light, and the pockets of sweetness from dried cranberries really balances out the flavor.
All it takes is cooking short pasta of your choice, and tossing it with homemade creamy curry dressing in a bowl!
What is red curry powder?
Red curry powder is a dry mix of powder that is often used in Thai cuisine. Its flavor varies slightly by brand, but it has an earthy, aromatic, and spicy tone. Despite its bright red hue, the spiciness is not as intense.
It is a great spice when you need a shortcut to an exotic Thai inspired dish, and works well in a dry rub, quick curry, soup, or even in a dip. It can be found easily at larger local grocery stores in the states.
Ingredients for this recipe
- Gluten-free short pasta
- Almond milk yogurt, or any non dairy yogurt
- Mayonnaise
- Thai red curry powder
- Lemon juice
- Honey
- Fish sauce
- Craisins, or raisins
- Red bell pepper
- Medium carrot
Optional toppings
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Ground black pepper
- Smoked paprika powder
How to make red curry pasta salad
Step 1. Cook the pasta according to the package. Rinse under cold water to avoid cooking further. Drain and set aside.
Step 2. To make the dressing, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, red curry powder, lemon juice, honey, fish sauce together, and mix well.
Step 3. In a large bowl, place the cooked pasta, bell pepper, carrot, and craisins. Drizzle the dressing and toss.
Step 4. Serve on a plate and top with red onion slices, smoked paprika powder, and black pepper.
Tip
For red curry powder, the level of heat and saltiness varies depending on the brand. Adjust the amount as needed.
FAQ
This pasta salad can be refrigerated for up to 3 days, stored in an air tight container. However, gluten-free pasta tends to become firmer and drier when chilled. To soften the texture again, leave on the counter for 30 minutes or so, or microwave to 10-20 seconds (watch closely) to bring back to room temperature.
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Recipe
Red Curry Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- ½ pound gluten-free short pasta dry
- ⅓ cup almond milk yogurt or any non dairy yogurt
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablepsoons Thai red curry powder or more
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons honey
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- ½ cup craisins (dried cranberry) or raisins
- ½ red bell pepper diced small
- 1 medium carrot peeled and grated
Optional toppings
- Thinly sliced red onion
- Ground black pepper
- Smoked paprika powder
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to the package. Rinse under cold water to avoid cooking further. Drain and set aside.
- To make the dressing, combine the yogurt, mayonnaise, red curry powder, lemon juice, honey, fish sauce together, and mix well.
- In a large bowl, place the cooked pasta, bell pepper, carrot, and craisins. Drizzle the dressing and toss.
- Serve on a plate and top with red onion slices, smoked paprika powder, and black pepper.
Nutrition
The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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