How to make a simple curry pasta salad | Namibia

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: avocado

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Avocado offers healthy fats while sour cream is often less expensive.

pasta

🥗Healthier: whole grain pasta

💰Cheaper: elbow macaroni

Whole grain pasta increases fiber content, while elbow macaroni is usually more affordable.

almonds

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide omega-3s, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: regular yogurt

Cottage cheese is lower in calories, while regular yogurt is often less costly.

Boil pasta in salted water until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.

Drain pasta and rinse under cold water to cool.

In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise and Greek yogurt until smooth.

Add curry powder to the dressing and whisk until combined.

Chop red bell pepper, green onions, and carrots into small pieces.

Add cooled pasta, chopped vegetables, peas, and raisins to the bowl.

Pour the curry dressing over the pasta mixture and stir gently to combine.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Garnish with chopped almonds before serving.

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