How to Make Curried Pasta Salad with Peaches
Creamy curried pasta salad with peaches and peas.
Ingredients
- 1 packet pasta of your choice 500 g / 17.6 oz
- 1 can peaches drained and chopped (approximately 410 g / 14.5 oz can)
- Peach syrup from the can
- 1 small onion finely chopped (approximately 100 g / 3.5 oz)
- Oil for frying the onion approximately 1 tablespoon / 15 g / 0.5 oz
- ¾ cup Frozen peas approximately 110 g / 3.9 oz
- ⅔ tsp Medium curry powder ⅔ teaspoon approximately 1.5 g / 0.05 oz, or to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¾ cup Mayonnaise approximately 180 g / 6.3 oz
- 6 tbsp Chutney approximately 120 g / 4.2 oz
Instructions
Cook the Pasta
- Cook the pasta according to the packet instructions until tender. Drain and allow it to cool.
Prepare the Onion and Peas
- Finely chop the onion and fry it in a little oil until translucent. Allow it to cool slightly.
- Cook the frozen peas in the microwave according to the packet instructions, or until tender. Allow them to cool.
- Add the cooked onion and peas to the cooled pasta.
Make the Curried Peach Dressing
- Drain the peaches, reserving the syrup.
- Place the peach syrup in a bowl and add the mayonnaise, chutney, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your liking. You can add a little more mayonnaise for a creamier dressing, extra chutney for sweetness, or more curry powder for a stronger curry flavour.
Add the Peaches
- Chop the drained peaches into bite-sized pieces and stir them into the pasta mixture.
- Pour over the dressing and gently mix until everything is evenly coated.
