Pasta Salad with Mayonnaise
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Vegetarian German

Pasta Salad with Mayonnaise

A classic German-style pasta salad with tender spirals, crisp vegetables, tangy pickles, and a creamy mayonnaise dressing balanced with yogurt and mustard. It is bright, savory, and even better after a short rest.

35 min 6 servings Medium
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How to prepare

1
Bring a large pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook the fusilli according to the package directions until just tender, usually 9 to 11 minutes. Add the frozen peas during the final 60 seconds.
2
Drain the pasta and peas thoroughly, then rinse briefly under cold water until no longer hot. Shake off excess water and let them drain for 5 minutes so the dressing will cling.
3
While the pasta drains, cut the pickles, carrot, and red onion into small, even dice. Finely cut the chives and set the vegetables aside.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth and lightly tangy.
5
Add the drained pasta and peas, diced pickles, carrot, onion, and chives to the dressing. Mix gently with a wide spoon until every spiral is coated without breaking the vegetables.
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6
Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Stir once before serving; if the salad has thickened, loosen it with 1 tablespoon of water and adjust the salt to taste.
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Why this recipe works

The combination of mayonnaise and yogurt gives the dressing body without making it heavy, while pickles, mustard, and vinegar cut through the richness. A brief resting period lets the pasta absorb the seasoning and brings the flavors together.

Storage and reheating

How to store it

Refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 days. Stir before serving and discard if it has been left at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

How to reheat it

Do not reheat. Serve chilled or let the salad stand at room temperature for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition / serving

492kcal
11.93 gprotein
56.00 gcarbs
24.77 gfat
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Published 13 Aug 2026 · updated 14 Aug 2026