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Thai Curry Pasta Salad

This Thai Curry Pasta Salad is loaded with authentic flavors. Its rich, creamy and satisfying in every bite which makes it a complete crowd pleaser.
Course Salad
Cuisine fusion, Thai
Keyword pasta salad, thai curry, thai curry pasta
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 595kcal
Author Gunjan

Ingredients

For the dressing

  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup raw cashew nuts
  • 2 fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp chopped garlic
  • 1/4 tsp ginger powder
  • 1/4 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/4 tsp yellow mustard powder
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tsp white sesame seeds
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp lime/lemon juice

For pasta salad

  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 3 cups cooked penne pasta (regular/whole grain)
  • 1/2 cup chopped baby corn
  • 1/4 cup chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped carrots
  • 1/2 cup shelled edamame

Instructions

  • Heat a sauce pan and combine all the dressing ingredients to it except salt and lime juice. Let it boil for 5- 7 minutes. Keep stirring at intervals. When it slightly thickens and coconut flakes are visible on the surface turn off the flame and let it cool completely.
    Making sauce in a pan
  • Once cooled blend the dressing in a blender until smooth and creamy. Now pour the dressing into a bowl and mix in salt and lime juice. Keep it aside.
    Dressing in a glass jar
  • In a mixing bowl combine all the salad ingredients and toss in the dressing.Serve and enjoy.
    A front view of Thai Curry Pasta Salad

Notes

  • This dressing recipe yields about 1 ½ cups.
  • The dressing can be stored in an air tight glass container in the refrigerator for a week. But definitely fresh dressing tastes way better.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 79g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 25g | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 322mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 126IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg