Pasta salad without mayonnaise

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20 min.
working hours
Nudelsalat ohne Mayonnaise - SHEKO

20 Min

  • from Paulina

Ingredients

  • 250 g
    short pasta (e.g. fusilli, penne or farfalle)
  • 200g
    Frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 can
    corn (approx. 285 g drained weight)
  • 1/2
    cucumber, diced
  • 2
    Bell peppers (red & yellow), diced
  • 1
    red onion, finely diced
  • 2 hard
    boiled eggs, diced
  • 200 g
    diced ham/chicken breast
For the dressing
  • 200g
    Light Cream Cheese
  • 5 tbsp
    milk
  • 5 tbsp
    apple cider vinegar
  • A little salt, pepper, sweet paprika, sugar
    A little salt, pepper, sweet paprika, sugar
  • A little
    Mixed fresh herbs (chives, dill, parsley), finely chopped

Light, colorful and completely mayonnaise-free – this pasta salad is the perfect healthy alternative for picnics, barbecues or meal prep!

Nutritional values ​​per serving

Makes 4 servings. Nutritional values ​​are calculated per serving:

413 kcal

calories

27.6 g

protein

42.9 g

carbohydrates

10 g

Fat

preparation

  • 1

    Cook the pasta according to the package instructions in salted water until al dente, drain and let cool.

  • 2

    Cut the bell pepper, cucumber, and ham into small cubes . Finely dice the red onion. Hard-boil the eggs, cool them in cold water, peel them, and dice them as well.

  • 3

    In a bowl, combine the light cream cheese with milk and apple cider vinegar. Season with salt, pepper, sweet paprika, and a pinch of sugar. Stir in the finely chopped fresh herbs.

  • 4

    Place the cooled pasta, vegetables, peas, corn, ham, and diced eggs in a large bowl . Pour the dressing over everything and mix well.

  • 5

    Let the salad chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.