Reuben Pasta Salad
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Reuben Pasta Salad
Description
Reuben Pasta Salad starts with cooked and cooled penne pasta mixed with finely diced white onion, drained sauerkraut, chopped dill pickles, cubed corned beef, and shredded Swiss cheese. The dressing blends mayonnaise, sour cream, Thousand Island or Russian dressing, Dijon mustard, sauerkraut brine, and caraway seeds, seasoned to taste with salt and pepper. This mixture coats the pasta and ingredients evenly.
The salad is chilled for an hour to allow flavors to meld, resulting in a creamy, tangy dish with savory notes from the corned beef and pickles, balanced by the creamy and slightly sweet dressing. The caraway seeds add a subtle aromatic flavor, enhancing the sauerkraut’s tang.
Served cold, this salad functions well as a potluck contribution or a lunch side. Additional Thousand Island dressing can be drizzled on top to amplify the flavor. It replicates the elements of a Reuben sandwich in a refreshing pasta form.
Ingredients
- 3 cups penne pasta uncooked
- ¼ cup white onion or to taste, finely diced
- 1 cup sauerkraut drained
- ½ cup dill pickles chopped
- 1 cup corned beef diced
- 1 cup swiss cheese shredded
For the Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- ⅓ cup Thousand Island dressing or russian dressing
- 1 ½ tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 3 tablespoons sauerkraut brine *see note
- 1 ½ teaspoons caraway seeds
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and run under cold water.
- Combine all dressing ingredients in a small bowl.
- Toss all ingredients with dressing. Refrigerate 1 hour before serving.
- Drizzle with extra thousand island/russian dressing before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use the juice drained from the sauerkraut to add brightness and tang to the dressing.
- Chill the salad for at least an hour before serving to develop flavor.
- Extra Thousand Island dressing can be added before serving if desired.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357 | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 679mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 187mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 220IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 7.6mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 140mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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