Spaetzle Salad

Name: Spaetzle Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 8 oz dried spaetzle noodles; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 4 radishes, sliced; 4 oz Emmental cheese, cubed; 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped; 1 tbsp Dijon mustard; 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar; 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

A refreshing cold pasta salad featuring tender spaetzle tossed with crisp radishes, juicy tomatoes, and Swiss cheese in a tangy vinaigrette.

25 minEasyServes 4380 cal/serving

GermanSaladStovetopVegetarianNut-FreeSoy-FreePork-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

8 oz dried spaetzle noodles
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 radishes, sliced
4 oz Emmental cheese, cubed
2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
1 tbsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
2

Cook 8 oz dried spaetzle noodles for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
3

Whisk 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil in a large mixing bowl until emulsified.
4

Add cooled dried spaetzle noodles, 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, 4 sliced radishes, 4 oz cubed Emmental cheese, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh chives to the dressing.
5

Toss thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly and serve chilled.

Questions

Can I make Spaetzle Salad dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 4 oz Emmental cheese, cubed. Swap the cheese for a plant-based melting cheese (expect a milder flavor). The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Spaetzle Salad gluten-free?

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

How long does Spaetzle 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 Spaetzle Salad?

Yes. As written it serves 4. 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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