Reuben Pasta Salad Recipe
Reuben Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Reuben sandwich, combining tender macaroni noodles with savory corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and tangy dill pickles, all tossed in a creamy thousand island dressing blend. This chilled pasta salad is perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a hearty side dish that combines the familiar flavors of a Reuben in an easy-to-serve salad format.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Salad
- 2 ½ cups dry macaroni noodles (cooked according to directions, drained)
- 1 cup thick sliced deli corned beef (diced)
- 1 cup cubed Swiss cheese
- 1 cup drained sauerkraut
- 1 cup dill pickles (diced)
Dressing
- ¾ cup thousand island dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon or stone ground mustard
- 1 tablespoon sauerkraut brine from the jar
- Optional: salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Prepare the dry macaroni noodles according to the package instructions. Once cooked, rinse them under cool water and drain thoroughly. Set the pasta aside to cool completely to ensure the salad isn’t warm when assembled.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the thousand island dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon or stone ground mustard, and sauerkraut brine until the mixture is completely blended and smooth.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large serving bowl, add the cooled macaroni noodles, diced corned beef, cubed Swiss cheese, drained sauerkraut, and diced dill pickles. Pour the dressing over the mixture and toss gently but thoroughly to evenly coat all ingredients.
- Chill and Season: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pasta salad for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld. Before serving, taste and season with salt and pepper as desired. Stir well and serve chilled for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute deli roast beef if corned beef is unavailable.
- For a lighter option, use low-fat mayonnaise and reduced-fat Swiss cheese.
- Make sure to drain the sauerkraut well to avoid excess moisture in the salad.
- This pasta salad can be prepared a day ahead for enhanced flavor.
- Optional garnish: garnish with fresh parsley or chives for added color and freshness.
Keywords: Reuben Pasta Salad, macaroni salad, corned beef salad, Reuben sandwich salad, sauerkraut pasta salad, creamy pasta salad
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