Curried Chicken And Bow Tie Pasta Salad Recipes

CURRIED CHICKEN AND BOW TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Poach chicken by placing in a large pot with enough cold water to barely cover.
• Add peppercorns, bay leaf, parsley, thyme and one each: onion, carrot and celery cut into quarters.
• Bring to a bare boil with lid on; reduce heat to low and simmer for 50 minutes.
• Cool in poaching liquid, then drain, skin and shred.
• To make curry flavouring, soften diced onion in hot oil, then add curry powder and cook over medium-high heat for a further 3 minutes.
• Add wine and water.
• Boil rapidly until reduced to about 3 tablespoons.
• Strain and let cool.
• Prepare curry mayonnaise by combining all ingredients until smooth.
• Place peppers in a large bowl (reserving a little for garnish), with chicken, pasta, salt, pepper and curry mayonnaise.
• Mix gently until well- coated.
• If mayonnaise mixture is too thick, add warm water gradually until a smooth consistency is attained.
• Place a portion of salad on bed of spinach and sprinkle reserved peppers on top.
• Assemble just before serving, as the mayonnaise quickly loses its fresh look.

BOW TIE PASTA SALAD WITH CHICKEN AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Position a rack about 6-inches from broiler and heat to high. Bring a medium-large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook, stirring often, until al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain well and rinse under cold running water. Spread out on paper towel to absorb excess moisture.
• 2. Meanwhile, put the tomatoes in a small bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside to macerate for 15 to 20 minutes.
• 3. Arrange the peppers on a broiling pan, cut side down and broil, until blistered and black in spots, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with a lid or plate and set aside to steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Rinse or scrape off the skin; cut peppers into a dice.
• 4. Mix the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, mustard in a large bowl, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil until smooth. Add the tomatoes with accumulated juices, the roasted peppers, and parsley and toss lightly. Just before serving, add the chicken and pasta and toss gently until combined. Season with salt and pepper. Serve.

CHICKEN CURRY PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• While pasta is cooking, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice and curry powder in a medium bowl. Set aside.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Add dressing and stir well.
• Place in refrigerator for at least 10 minutes. Serve cold.

BOW TIE CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the chicken, pasta, almonds, celery, onion and salt in a large bowl and mix well.
• Carefully fold in the mandarin oranges and grapes.
• Stir in enough mayonnaise to make of the desired consistency.
• Store in the refrigerator, covered, until serving time.

CHICKEN, CRAISIN, AND CASHEW BOW-TIE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix all salad ingredients together, except cashews and Craisins.
• Whip together Dressing ingredients. Toss dressing with the mixture in the large bowl.
• Let this mixture marinate in the fridge for 12-24 hours.
• Mix in cashews and Craisins just before serving. Serve cold.
• *Note: You could use almonds instead of cashews, but I prefer the cashews. You could also use a different brand of coleslaw dressing, but I've had the best results with Hidden Valley brand. *.

CURRIED CHICKEN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Heat a pot of water.
• Season chicken and add to water to boil for 20-25 minutes (until done).
• Remove chicken from water and set on a plate to cool.
• Add and cook pasta in chicken broth.
• Drain pasta when fully cooked.
• Separate chicken from the bone & Dice/shred chicken.
• In a bowl, Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, heavy cream, curry powder, sugar, salt, and pepper.
• Whisk together until well combined.
• Add chicken, drained pasta, sliced celery, raisins, shallots and almonds.
• Fold together with a rubber spatula.
• Make sure it's all combined, then add more of whatever it needs.
• Make sure the sweet/savory balance is right for you! (I like mine a little sweet.).
• Chill for several hours. Serve with juicy grapes on the side.