Reuben Pasta Salad
Reuben pasta salad combines all the classic flavors of a Reuben sandwich into an easy, hearty cold pasta salad perfect for lunches, potlucks, and warm weather dinners. All the sandwich ingredients dress up pasta for a tasty twist on both the sandwich and the side dish.
Servings: 8
Calories: 535kcal
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz box small shape pasta
- 1 1/2 - 2 cups cubed deli corned beef
- 3/4 - 1 cup canned sauerkraut well drained
- 1 12- 16 oz block Swiss cheese cubed
- 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles
- 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta per the box instructions for 'al dente'.1 12 oz box small shape pasta
- Transfer to a strainer to drain, then run under cold water until the pasta's cool to the touch. Transfer to a large mixing bow.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the mixing bowl, then gently stir everything together until evenly combined and well coated in dressing.1 1/2 - 2 cups cubed deli corned beef, 3/4 - 1 cup canned sauerkraut, 1 12- 16 oz block Swiss cheese, 3/4 cup chopped dill pickles, 1 cup Thousand Island dressing
- Season with salt and pepper, to taste.salt & pepper
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to drain the pasta and the sauerkraut well to keep the pasta from getting soggy.
- While you can serve it right away, making it an hour ahead of time and letting it chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve it gives the flavors a chance to fully come together.
- For extra flavor and crunch, stir in some rye croutons.
Nutrition
Calories: 535kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1118mg | Potassium: 328mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 407mg | Iron: 2mg