Curried Vegetable Salad Recipes

CURRIED ROASTED VEGETABLE AND COUSCOUS SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the carrots and cauliflower with 3 tablespoons of the oil on a rimmed baking sheet. Combine the curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of the coriander and cumin, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of pepper and sprinkle over the vegetables. Spread in a single layer and roast, stirring once or twice, until crisp-tender and lightly charred in spots, 20 to 25 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool slightly.
• Bring 2/3 cup water to a boil. Add the couscous, the remaining 1/4 teaspoon each coriander and cumin, and a pinch of salt. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes.
• Stir together the yogurt, 1/4 cup water, lime juice, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
• Mix the roasted vegetables with the couscous. Drizzle in half the dressing and toss to coat. Toss the greens in the remaining dressing with salt to taste and put on top of the couscous mixture.

CURRIED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook carrots in boiling water until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; place in large bowl. Add cucumbers and Citrus Curry Dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Add tomatoes; toss lightly. Serve over lettuce leaves, if desired.
• For dressing: Combine orange juice, oil, lemon juice, curry, salt and ginger in a small bowl. Beat with a wire whisk.

CURRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE SALAD MINTZ

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan bring 3 quarts salted water to a boil for vegetables. Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch-thick slices and boil until just tender, about 3 minutes. Transfer potatoes with a small strainer or slotted spoon to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. Cool potatoes and transfer with strainer or slotted spoon to a large serving bowl. Boil and cool carrots and green beans separately in same manner and add to potatoes.
• In a large skillet cook onion and curry powder in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, until onion is softened and add tomatoes. Cook mixture, stirring occasionally, 1 minute and add to vegetables. Cool mixture.
• In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise and yogurt and stir into cool vegetable mixture with chicken, pork or ham, and salt and pepper to taste. Salad may be made 4 hours ahead and chilled, covered.

CURRIED BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, curry powder, honey, onion powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings to your flavor preference.
• Combine broccoli, currants, and sunflower seeds in a large resealable container. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups dressing. Cover and shake to coat. Reserve remaining dressing for another use.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 3 hours before serving.

CURRIED VEGETABLE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente, 8-10 minutes.
• While pasta cooks, combine in a large bowl, the mayonnaise, chutney, curry, salt, and cayenne; mix well.
• Add the bell peppers, peas, and scallions or chives; toss to combine.
• Drain pasta and rinse with cold water.
• Drain again.
• Add the pasta to the bell pepper mixture and toss well.
• Serve the salad on a bed of spinach leaves, if desired.
• Sprinkle with cilantro, and almonds, if desired.