Curried Pasta Salad - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package small shell pasta
1/3 cup bottled vinaigrette dressing
1 large Red Delicious apple, cored and diced
1 cup seeded and diced cucumber
1 cup slivered red onion
Dressing
3/4 cup mayonnaise or 3/4 cup salad dressing
3/4 cup sour cream
1 -3 teaspoon curry powder, to taste (I use Spice Islands)
shredded iceberg lettuce (for serving) (optional)
paprika (for serving) (optional)

Preparation

Cook and drain pasta according to package directions.
Pour into a large bowl (see note) and toss with vinagrette dressing.
Add apple, cucumber and onion and mix well.
Combine mayonnaise, sour cream and curry powder in a small bowl.
Add to other ingredients and mix gently to combine.
Cover and refrigerate several hours to chill and blend flavors.
To serve, line a glass salad bowl with lettuce and spoon salad on top.
I like to garnish with a sprinkle of paprika.
*Note:if you mix in a plastic bowl, the curry powder may stain it.