Curry-Cashew Pasta

Curry is a great complement to the delicate flavor of cashews.

Ingredients

• 1 (14 1/2-ounce) package whole wheat pasta of your choice
• 1/4 cup cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon cayenne
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup chopped cauliflower, blanched
• 1/2 cup roasted cashews
• 1/2 cup sliced red onion
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1/4 cup sliced black olives

Directions

• Cook the pasta according to package directions in a soup pot until it is al dente.
  Drain and return the pasta to the pot.
• Pour the vinegar, oil, honey, cayenne, coriander, cumin, curry, turmeric, garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Process on high speed until creamy. Transfer it to the pot with the pasta. Mix well. Bring to a boil on high heat. Immediately decrease the heat to low. Add the cauliflower, cashews, red onion, carrot, bell pepper, green onion, and olives. Mix well. Simmer for 15 minutes.