The Best Chicken Curry Pasta Salad
This chicken curry pasta salad is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make with tender chicken, warm curry spices, and a lightly sweet dressing. Perfect for summer dinners, meal prep, and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 MINUTES
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Category: SIDE DISH | PASTA SALAD
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz rotini pasta
- 2 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Mix-Ins:
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup red grapes, halved
- ¼ cup finely diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced almonds or cashews
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook the rotini pasta in salted water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sour cream, curry powder, turmeric, honey, lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Add the cooled pasta, cooked chicken, celery, grapes, red onion, almonds, and parsley to the bowl.
- Toss everything together until evenly coated in the creamy curry dressing.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor.
- Stir before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quick prep and extra flavor
- Chill time enhances the curry flavor—don’t skip it
- Add a splash of lemon juice before serving to brighten the dish
- For a lighter version, substitute Greek yogurt for some or all of the mayo