German Noodle Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with bold flavors, this German Noodle Salad is a delightfully refreshing twist on traditional pasta salad. Featuring tender egg noodles tossed with crunchy red and yellow bell peppers, tangy pickles, and fresh parsley, this dish is as colorful as it is delicious. The simple yet flavorful dressing—made with white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, and olive oil—perfectly coats each bite, creating a harmonious balance of zesty, sweet, and savory notes. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this salad is the perfect make-ahead side dish for barbecues, picnics, or as a light weekday lunch. Easy to prepare and packed with fresh vegetables, this noodle salad offers a taste of German-inspired comfort with every forkful.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 300 grams Egg noodles
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 1 medium Yellow bell pepper
• 1 small Red onion
• 100 grams Pickles
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the egg noodles and cook according to the package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Drain the noodles and rinse them under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the noodles cook, prepare the vegetables. Dice the red and yellow bell peppers, finely chop the red onion, and slice the pickles into small cubes. Chop the fresh parsley and set all prepared ingredients aside.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled noodles, diced bell peppers, red onion, pickles, and parsley.

Step 4

In a separate small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, honey, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the noodle and vegetable mixture. Toss thoroughly to ensure everything is evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a quick toss and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve chilled as a side dish or light main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	947.5 grams (947.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1118

Total Fat 65.70g	84%
Saturated Fat 10.20g	51%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.40g
Cholesterol 87mg	29%
Sodium 3433mg	149%
Total Carbohydrate 113.60g	41%
Dietary Fiber 11.20g	40%
Total Sugars 17.20g
Protein 18.80g	38%

Vitamin D 0IU	2%
Calcium 153mg	12%
Iron 7mg	38%
Potassium 1146mg	24%

*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: 52.8%

Protein: 6.7%

Carbs: 40.5%