Name: Apricot chicken pasta salad recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: italian
Ingredients: 300g spiral pasta; 1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise; 1/2 cup sour cream; 2 tbsp apricot jam; 1 tsp curry powder; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped; 1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 Lebanese cucumber, diced; 2 shallots, sliced; 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded; 1 tbsp coriander, chopped

by Greer Worsley Last updated on 09/27/2021

Enjoy this apricot chicken pasta salad with your summer barbecues, or as part of a larger banquet. It’s perfect for picnics or to take to work the next day. - Greer Worsley

Ingredients

300g spiral pasta
1/2 cup whole egg mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
2 tbsp apricot jam
1 tsp curry powder
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/2 punnet cherry tomatoes, halved
1 Lebanese cucumber, diced
2 shallots, sliced
1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
1 tbsp coriander, chopped

Method

Step 1

Cook pasta according to packet instructions. Drain and refresh under cold water.
Step 2

Combine mayonnaise, sour cream, apricot jam, curry powder and lemon juice in a large bowl. Season well with salt and pepper. Add cooled cooked pasta and remaining ingredients, and stir to ensure everything is well coated in the dressing. Serve straightaway or refrigerate for several hours to allow flavours to develop.