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Creamy curried pasta salad with peaches and peas served in a glass bowl

How to Make Curried Pasta Salad with Peaches

Creamy curried pasta salad with peaches and peas.
Course Salad
Cuisine South African

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.
    Curried pasta salad with peaches served alongside canned peaches, chutney and curry powder
  • 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.
    Creamy curried pasta salad with peaches and peas served in a glass bowl