German Pasta Salad
This authentic German pasta salad combines tender pasta, cubed Fleischwurst (German pork sausage), crispy pickles, tasty vegetables, and a creamy and flavorful dressing made of mayonnaise and yogurt. It's a classic dish in Germany that is a staple for barbecues as it goes super well with Bratwürstchen or Frikadellen.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 484kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces fusilli
- ½ cup mayo
- ½ cup Greek yogurt (at least 2% fat) or plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup cubed German Fleischwurst or pre-cooked ham, can be pork or turkey
- ¾ cup frozen peas thawed
- ¾ frozen corn thawed
- ¾ cup cubed pickles
- 1 small red bell pepper diced
- parsley or chives (optional) for garnish
Instructions
- First, cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Then drain and set aside. Let the pasta cool for a few minutes.8 ounces fusilli
- In the meantime, add the mayo, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, white wine vinegar, salt, and pepper to a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined.½ cup mayo, ½ cup Greek yogurt (at least 2% fat), 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar, salt and pepper
- Next, add the remaining salad ingredients and pasta to the same bowl. Toss until combined. Season the pasta salad with more salt and pepper if needed.1 cup cubed German Fleischwurst, ¾ cup frozen peas, ¾ frozen corn, 1 small red bell pepper, ¾ cup cubed pickles
- Garnish the German pasta salad with parsley or chives (optional) and serve it immediately or store it in the refrigerator to enjoy later!parsley or chives (optional)
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 797mg | Potassium: 271mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 2mg