Oktoberfest Pasta Salad
"Add a German flair to your potluck with this bratwurst-infused pasta salad. It's a fantastic side dish to bring to your upcoming Oktoberfest gathering!"
Ingredients
- 1 (16 ounce) package rotini pasta
- 1 tablespoon liquid smoke
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 cup diced cooked bratwurst sausages
- 4 tablespoons sliced green onions, divided
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, finely chopped
- ½ cup diced celery
- ½ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ½ cup spicy mustard
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add rotini and liquid smoke; cook at a boil until rotini is tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes.
- While pasta is cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add diced bratwurst, 2 tablespoons green onions, and garlic; cook until bratwurst is brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Combine yellow and orange bell peppers, celery, parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine.
- Drain pasta and add to vegetable mixture. Add bratwurst, onions, and garlic and stir gently until all ingredients are combined. Serve warm or cold.
Nutrition
Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 7gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 422mgPotassium: 124mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 2mg
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