Classic German Pasta Salad
You will love this classic German pasta salad. Super quick to make, this is the perfect side for your picnic, barbecue, or next potluck!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 517kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pasta shapes
- 1 whole red bell pepper
- 1 whole yellow bell pepper
- 5 beef hot dogs (Franks or Wieners)
- 5-10 cornichons
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup pickle juice
- salt and black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, bring plenty of water to a boil. Add salt and cook the pasta according to the instructions on the package. Cook the pasta slightly al dente (otherwise you might end up with mushy pasta!). Set the cooked pasta aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise with the pickle juice and mix until creamy.
- Cut the bell peppers, sausage, and gherkins into small pieces. I like to have them match the size of my pasta shapes.
- Add the chopped vegetables, sausage, and pasta to the bowl with the dressing. Mix all the ingredients until well-combined and coated with the dressing. Season with salt and black pepper.
Notes
- You can also add chopped, hard-boiled eggs, corn (fresh or canned), green bell peppers, or spring onions.
- Sour cream or yogurt are great additions to the creamy dressing.
Nutrition
Calories: 517kcal
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