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Creamy Curry Orzo Salad

Creamy Curry Orzo Salad

Creamy Curry Orzo Salad - Here's a terrific, easy, flavorful summer side dish perfect for cookouts, barbecues and picnics. Delicious with lots of different grilled meats or fish.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian Inspired
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 or more servings
Calories 256 kcal
Author Barry C. Parsons

Ingredients

For the pasta salad

  • 3 cups fully cooked orzo pasta or other small size pasta
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped red pepper
  • 1/4 cup coarsely grated carrots
  • 1/4 cup golden raisins

For the dressing

  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup low fat plain mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp grated ginger
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • juice and zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tsp yellow curry powder
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives

Instructions

  1. Mix all of the ingredients in the dressing together until well blended.
  2. Toss the dressing with the cooked pasta and other salad ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for a t least a couple of hours before serving.