1. In small bowl, combine curry powder and mayonnaise.
2. Add small shrimp, honeydew balls, water chestnuts, and pasta to serving bowl.
3. Gently fold in curried mayonnaise.
4. Chill 1-2 hours.
This salad is quick and easy. It's best if made several hours before serving, to get the full curry flavor. It's been a real hit at potlucks.
A honeydew ball is a ball of honeydew melon that is scooped out of the flesh of the melon with a "balling spoon" or "melon baller".