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

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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.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Gruyere in Spaetzle Salad?

The entry for Spaetzle Salad calls for 4 oz Emmental cheese, cubed. In its place: Emmental, Jarlsberg or a good Swiss cheese melts the same way. Comte is the closest in flavor.

Can I make Spaetzle Salad gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in Spaetzle Salad 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.

Is Spaetzle Salad vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 4 oz Emmental cheese, cubed. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan salad collection.

How many calories are in Spaetzle Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 380 calories, with 14 g protein, 42 g carbohydrate and 18 g fat, plus 3 g fiber and 420 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How do I store and reheat Spaetzle Salad?

Water seeps out of the cherry tomatoes as the salad sits, so keep the dressing apart and toss Spaetzle Salad just before serving. Undressed and refrigerated, the components hold about two days. It does not freeze.

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