Savory Reuben Pasta Salad for Flavor-Packed Meal Prep

This Reuben Pasta Salad is a delightful twist on the classic sandwich, combining tender pasta, savory corned beef, and zesty sauerkraut for a flavorful meal prep.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Chilling Time 1

Total Time 1 30

Servings: 6 cups

Course: Salads

Cuisine: American

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Salad

8 oz dry macaroni noodles cook until al dente
12 oz corned beef thick-sliced deli
8 oz Swiss cheese cubed
1 cup sauerkraut drained
1/2 cup dill pickles diced

For the Dressing

1 cup Thousand Island dressing or use homemade Russian dressing
1/2 cup mayonnaise adjust to taste
1 tbsp Dijon or stone ground mustard to taste
1 tbsp sauerkraut brine use sparingly
salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Large pot
Colander
large mixing bowl
Medium bowl
Spatula

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Cook the macaroni in salted boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente, then drain and cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine macaroni, diced corned beef, cubed Swiss cheese, drained sauerkraut, and diced dill pickles; mix gently.
In a medium bowl, whisk together Thousand Island dressing, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and sauerkraut brine until smooth.
Pour the dressing over the pasta mixture and gently fold until all ingredients are coated.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
Serve the salad cold and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, allow the flavors to meld overnight in the fridge, and store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.

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