Lunch Recipe

Oktoberfest Pasta Salad

This pasta salad with bratwurst adds a German twist. Great side dish to bring to your next Oktoberfest potluck!

INGRIDIENT

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

DIRECTION

Step: 1

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.

Step: 2

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.

Step: 3

Combine yellow and orange bell peppers, celery, parsley, mustard, mayonnaise, water, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper in a large bowl; stir to combine.

Step: 4

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 FACT

Per Serving: 273 calories; protein 6.6g; carbohydrates 32.3g; fat 12.6g; cholesterol 10.6mg; sodium 421.8mg.

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