Dairy-Free Nudelsalat (German Pasta Salad)

Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Dairy-Free Nudelsalat, a German-inspired classic perfect for any gathering or meal prep! Packed with nutrient-rich veggies like cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and earthy black olives, this recipe combines freshness with heartiness. The tangy homemade vinaigrette, made with olive oil, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard, adds a zesty kick that complements the al dente rotini pasta beautifully. Perfectly dairy-free and light, this pasta salad is easy to prepare in under 30 minutes and even better after a little time in the fridge to let the flavors meld. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s both wholesome and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 250 grams Rotini pasta
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 100 grams Pitted black olives
• 20 grams Fresh parsley
• 60 ml Olive oil
• 30 ml Apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 large Garlic clove
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cook the rotini pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside.

Step 2

While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, finely chop the red onion, and dice the red bell pepper. Slice the black olives into rings.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, and black olives.

Step 4

Chop the fresh parsley roughly and add it to the mixing bowl with the other ingredients.

Step 5

To make the vinaigrette, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic clove, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined.

Step 6

Pour the vinaigrette over the pasta salad and toss thoroughly to ensure all ingredients are evenly coated.

Step 7

Refrigerate the nudelsalat for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1068.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1823.4

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.4g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 4023.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 229.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 20.4g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 212.2mg	0%
Iron 52.4mg	0%
Potassium 1927.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 50.6%