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Reuben Pasta Salad

Reuben Pasta Salad: Creamy, Flavorful Twist on a Classic

Reuben Pasta Salad combines traditional Reuben flavors in a creamy and satisfying dish, perfect for gatherings and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Dry Macaroni Noodles
For the Salad
  • 12 oz Deli Corned Beef can substitute with pastrami or turkey
  • 8 oz Swiss Cheese can substitute with Gouda
  • 1 cup Sauerkraut drained well
  • 1/2 cup Dill Pickles diced
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Thousand Island Dressing or homemade Russian dressing
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise can use lighter version
  • 1 tbsp Dijon or Stone Ground Mustard
  • 2 tbsp Sauerkraut Brine optional
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • Large Pot
  • colander
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Cook the Pasta: Bring a pot of salted water to boil, add dry macaroni, cook until al dente (7-9 minutes), drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. Prepare the Salad Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooled macaroni, corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and dill pickles. Gently fold to distribute ingredients.
  3. Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and optional sauerkraut brine until smooth. Adjust to taste.
  4. Combine Salad and Dressing: Pour dressing over salad ingredients and gently toss until evenly coated.
  5. Season to Taste: Taste the salad and adjust with salt, pepper, or additional dressing as needed.
  6. Chill and Serve: Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (preferably 2 hours or overnight) to enhance flavors.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill the salad before serving. Drain sauerkraut thoroughly to avoid sogginess. Experiment with different pasta shapes for variety. Use fresh ingredients for optimal taste.

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