German Noodle Salad

Name: German Noodle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 8 oz elbow macaroni; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp German brown mustard; 2 tbsp dill pickle brine; 1/2 cup dill pickles, diced; 1 cup frozen peas, thawed; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

A creamy chilled pasta salad tossed with crunchy dill pickles, tender peas, and a tangy mustard dressing.

25 minEasyServes 6280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz elbow macaroni
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp German brown mustard
2 tbsp dill pickle brine
1/2 cup dill pickles, diced
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1/2 tsp fine salt
1/4 tsp black pepper, ground

Instructions

1

Boil 8 oz elbow macaroni in salted water until al dente, then drain and cool completely.
2

Whisk 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tbsp German brown mustard, 2 tbsp dill pickle brine, 1/2 tsp fine salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper together in a large bowl.
3

Fold in cooled elbow macaroni, 1/2 cup diced dill pickles, 1 cup thawed frozen peas, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives.
4

Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.

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Questions

How long does German Noodle Salad take?

As written, 25 minutes: 15 of prep and 10 of cooking. The longest single stretch is the hands-off wait in step 4, 30 minutes. That wait sits outside the stated prep and cook times, so plan around it.

Is German Noodle Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1/2 cup mayonnaise. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

Does German Noodle Salad contain eggs?

Yes: 1/2 cup mayonnaise. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in German Noodle Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 6) is about 280 calories, with 7 g protein, 34 g carbohydrate and 13 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 490 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does German Noodle Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made, so keep the dressing apart and toss German Noodle Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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