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Reuben Pasta Salad

Creamy Reuben Pasta Salad You'll Crave at Every Potluck

This Reuben Pasta Salad combines iconic flavors, featuring macaroni, corned beef, sauerkraut, and Swiss cheese in a creamy dressing.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 8 oz dry macaroni noodles Cook according to package directions for best texture.
  • 2 cups corned beef Diced thick slices from the deli.
  • 1 cup Swiss cheese Cubed for easy mixing.
  • 1 cup sauerkraut Drain well before adding.
  • 1/2 cup dill pickles Diced for crunch.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Thousand Island dressing Essential for classic Reuben flavor.
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Enhances creaminess.
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard Adds slight tang.
  • 1 tbsp sauerkraut brine Optional for enhanced tanginess.
  • to taste salt Adjust for flavor.
  • to taste pepper Adjust for flavor.

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the dry macaroni noodles and cook according to package instructions.
  2. Drain the noodles in a colander and rinse under cold water to cool them down.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooled macaroni, diced corned beef, cubed Swiss cheese, well-drained sauerkraut, and diced dill pickles.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sauerkraut brine if using.
  5. Pour the dressing mixture over the pasta and other ingredients. Stir gently until everything is coated.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best flavor, prepare the salad a day in advance. Adjust dressing to taste and consider letting it sit overnight for enhanced flavor.

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