Tikka Chicken Pasta Salad

A comforting twist on a classic, this Tikka Chicken Pasta Salad brings together warm spices, tender chicken and fresh crunch. It’s easy to prep, simple to serve, and perfectly suited to your Consol Glass Toledo Casserole dish. Glass keeps your food pure and exactly as it should be, making it ideal for prepping ahead, serving straight to the table, and storing leftovers - all in one trusted dish.

Ingredients:

500g Pasta (penne or fusilli)
2 cups Cooked chicken breast, cubed or shredded
1 tbsp Tikka masala spice blend
1 tbsp Olive oil
1½ cup Cucumber, diced
1½ cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
½ Red onion, finely sliced
½ cup Plain yoghurt
¼ cup Mayonnaise
1 tbsp Lemon juice
1 tsp Garlic, crushed
To taste Salt and pepper
To garnish Fresh coriander, chopped

Method:

Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside to cool completely.
Lightly heat olive oil in a pan, then add the chicken and tikka masala spice. Cook until warmed through and coated in spice, then set aside to cool slightly.
In a small bowl, mix together yoghurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to create a creamy dressing.
In your Consol Glass Toledo Casserole dish, combine the pasta, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes and red onion.
Pour over the dressing and toss together gently until everything is combined.
Garnish with fresh coriander and an extra sprinkle of tikka spice if desired.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours to let the flavours develop even more.