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.

Questions

Can I make German Noodle Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 8 oz elbow macaroni. Swap the pasta for a gluten-free one, cooked a minute short of its package time. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does German Noodle Salad keep?

Dressed, it is best the day it is made. Keep the components separate and refrigerated and they hold about two days; dress just before serving.

Can I halve or double German Noodle Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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