Bayerischer Nudelsalat: Bavarian pasta salad with vegetables and a creamy dressing

This Light & Creamy Pasta Salad is Ideal for picnics, potlucks, or a nutritious meal prep, this recipe provides a lighter take on your traditional creamy pasta salad without sacrificing richness or taste. Let's dive into this vibrant and delicious dish!
 

Ingredients:

- 300g of pasta (such as fusilli or penne)

- Salt for boiling water

- 1 bell pepper, diced

- 1 cucumber, diced

- 2-3 celery stalks, finely sliced

- 150g canned corn kernels

- 100g Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

- 1/3 cup chopped pickles

- 1/4 cup finely chopped shallots

- 1 cup cannellini beans, drained and rinsed

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

- 1/2 cup fat-free Greek-style yogurt

- 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise

- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

- 1 tablespoon maple syrup

- Salt and black pepper to taste

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Equipment: Large pot, colander, cutting board, knife, large mixing bowl, whisk, serving platter, airtight container.

Servings: 6

Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water for 15 seconds to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.

2. While the pasta is cooking, prepare your bell pepper, cucumber, and celery by dicing them into small pieces.

3. Pit and slice the Kalamata olives, finely chop the shallots, and coarsely chop the pickles.

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cannellini beans, diced vegetables, chopped olives, pickles, and shallots. Mix in the fresh parsley and dill.

5. In a separate bowl, whip together the Greek-style yogurt, vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.

6. Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the vegetable mixture. Pour the creamy dressing over the pasta and vegetables, stirring until everything is evenly coated.

7. Serve the pasta salad on a platter and enjoy. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for an easy meal prep solution.

Cooking Tips:

- If you're not a fan of Greek-style yogurt, you can substitute it with any plant-based yogurt of your preference.

- Feel free to replace or add any vegetables that you enjoy or have on hand.

Remember, this delightful recipe is brought to you by Nico and Louise from their channel, which you can find at https://www.youtube.com/@nilorecipes. Make this Light & Creamy Pasta Salad for your next gathering, and it's sure to be a hit!

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Bayerischer Nudelsalat: Bavarian pasta salad with vegetables and a creamy dressing