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Nudelsalat

Name: Nudelsalat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 200 g elbow macaroni (or another short pasta like fusilli); 100 g ham (diced into small cubes); 3 pcs dill pickle (medium, finely diced); 0.5 pcs red bell pepper (finely diced); 0.5 pcs onion (small, finely minced); 4 tbsp mayonnaise; 3 tbsp yogurt (plain, full-fat); 2 tbsp pickle juice (from the dill pickle jar); 1 tsp white vinegar; 0.5 tsp sugar; 0.5 tsp salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 2 l water (for cooking the pasta); 2 tbsp chives (finely chopped, for garnish)

RATING

4.6/5(112)

TASTE SCORE

8/10

A classic German-style pasta salad that's creamy, tangy, and packed with crunchy pickles and savory ham. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or as a hearty side dish. Best made ahead so the flavors meld together beautifully.

PREP

15m

COOK

10m

SERVES

1 CUP

371 cal

SERVINGS

METHOD · 6 STEPS

prep
Dice the ham, pickles, bell pepper, and onion.
Cut the ham into small cubes, finely dice the dill pickles and red bell pepper, and mince the onion. Set aside.
boil · ~8 min
Cook the pasta in salted water.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt, then cook the elbow macaroni according to package directions until just al dente. Drain in a colander and rinse briefly under cold water to stop the cooking. Drain well.
TIPRinsing the pasta cools it down and removes excess starch so the salad doesn't get gummy.
mix
Make the dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, yogurt, pickle juice, white vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
mix
Combine all ingredients and toss.
In the large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta, diced ham, pickles, bell pepper, and onion. Pour the dressing over the top and stir well to coat everything evenly.
rest · ~60 min
Chill for at least 1 hour.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The flavors meld and the salad tastes much better after resting. Overnight is even better.
TIPIf the salad seems dry after chilling, stir in an extra spoonful of yogurt or a splash of pickle juice before serving.
garnish
Garnish with chives and serve.
Sprinkle the chopped chives over the top just before serving.

PRO TIPS

What to keep in mind.

6 tips from the recipe — small details that make a real difference to the final dish.

1
Cook the pasta just until al dente so it stays firm when mixed with the dressing.
2
Rinse the pasta under cold water immediately after draining to stop cooking and remove excess starch.
3
Dice the ham, pickles, and vegetables into uniformly small cubes for even distribution and bite-sized pieces.
4
Let the salad chill for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld fully.
5
If the salad seems dry after chilling, stir in an extra spoonful of yogurt or a splash of pickle juice.
6
Use full-fat yogurt and quality mayonnaise for the creamiest, most balanced dressing.

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