Curry Peach Pasta Salad (GF & DF) IP

This is such a delicious pasta salad that is always a hit at picnics and braais! I love the delicious combo of the sweetness of the peaches, the tang of the Mayo dressing, the Al Dante pasta and crunchy nuts. I make mine in the instant pot but you can also just cook your pasta on the stove. 

Curry Peach Pasta Salad (GF & DF) IP

Ingredients:

1/2 bag pasta of your choice (I use Gluten free)

3 C water

Salt

1 tablespoon oil

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove of garlic

1 rib of celery (optional)

1 green pepper

1½ tsp curry powder

1 tinned peaches in juice

¼ C raisins

½ C mayonnaise

Salt and freshly grated pepper

¼ C walnuts (slightly chopped)

Method:

1. Cook the pasta in the instant pot and cook on High for 8 minutes. Allow a natural release. (Or on the stove) Strain under cold water and cool. 

2. Fry the onion and garlic, adding the celery and pepper once the onion has some colour. 

3. Add the curry powder and allow the flavours to bloom. 

4. Chop the peach slices into thirds and add with their juice to the pan. Add raisins and turn the heat off. 

5. When pasta is cool, add Mayonnaise and fruity spice mix from the pan and toss the pasta to coat.

6. Season with salt and pepper. 

7. Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top. 

Day 12 - Curried Peach Salad

This recipe for Curried Peach Salad is one I begged off my Aunt Erika who is a Genius in the kitchen! When she's cooking, you know you're in for a big treat! This salad is delicious served chilled with cold meats.

Curried Peach Salad

Ingredients:
500ml White Vinegar
10ml Curry Powder
10ml Turmeric
5ml Salt
6 Medium Onions, sliced into rings
2 Cans of Peach slices
1C Sugar
20ml Cornflour

Method:
1. In a saucepan, boil vinegar, curry, turmeric, salt and onion rings until soft.
2. Add peaches with their syrup and the sugar. Boil this until the sugar dissolves. Remove from heat.
3. Mix the cornflour with a little water to make a smooth paste, and add this to the peach salad mixture.
4. Return this to the heat. Stirring continuously bring this to a boil, until he sauce thickens.
5. Spoon this into a pretty serving dish and chill the salad.
6. Serve with an array of cold meats, salads and fresh breads.