Description
A delicious and easy-to-make Reuben Pasta Salad that combines classic Reuben sandwich flavors with a refreshing pasta salad twist. This recipe features tender pasta, savory corned beef, tangy sauerkraut, creamy Swiss cheese, crunchy dill pickles, all brought together with a flavorful thousand island dressing. Perfect for potlucks, lunches, or a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta
- 2 cups dry pasta (such as elbow macaroni or rotini)
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups cubed or sliced corned beef
- 1/2 cup sauerkraut
- 1/2 cup cubed or sliced Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
- 3/4 cup thousand island dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta quickly, then set aside.
- Prepare the Mix-ins: Slice or cube 1.5 cups of corned beef. If using leftover cooked corned beef or deli meat, ensure it is cut into bite-sized pieces for easy mixing and eating.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the cooled pasta, corned beef, sauerkraut, Swiss cheese, chopped dill pickles, and thousand island dressing. Stir until all ingredients are well coated.
- Season and Garnish: Add salt and pepper to taste. For a fresh pop of color and flavor, sprinkle chopped parsley on top as a garnish before serving.
Notes
- Use your preferred pasta shape; macaroni, rotini, or penne work well.
- Chilling the pasta before mixing helps the salad stay fresh and prevents the dressing from getting watery.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of thousand island dressing based on your taste preferences.
- This salad can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated to enhance flavors.
- For a homemade thousand island dressing, mix mayonnaise, ketchup, pickle relish, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
