A classic macaroni salad and a classic coleslaw salad all in one with a creamy dressing! A quick and easy recipe that makes the perfect side dish for family gatherings and summer barbecues!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
- A creamy pasta salad for a summer potluck or summer cookout!
- A delicious coleslaw with pasta! Two classic salads in one!
- This coleslaw pasta salad is also perfect to complete an easy weeknight meal!
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- White Pepper - you may use black pepper in place of the white pepper, but it won't be the same. If you've never used white pepper, give it a try! I very, very rarely use black pepper because white pepper has a much better flavor.
- Cabbage - You can substitute a bag of coleslaw mix for the red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrots. You'll need approximately 4 cups of coleslaw mix.
- Apple Cider Vinegar - You can substitute white vinegar in a pinch.
- Pasta - The type of pasta I use for this macaroni coleslaw recipe is Ditalini pasta. You could substitute another small pasta like elbow macaroni if you would like.
- Mayonnaise - Miracle whip can be substituted for the mayo.
- Green Onions - Red onion can be substituted for the green onions.
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Step by Step Instructions
- Begin by preparing the dressing.
- In a small bowl or 2 cups measuring cup, whisk the mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and white pepper together.
- Set aside.
- Cook, drain, and cool the pasta according to package directions under cold water.
- While the pasta is cooking, prepare the rest of the salad.
- Slice, dice, peel, and chop up the cabbages, carrots, celery ribs, green bell pepper, medium cucumber and green onions.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss the green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, celery, green onions...
- ...peas, and green pepper.
- Mix in the cooked and cooled al dente pasta.
- Stir in the dressing.
- Allow to chill and the flavors to blend for 4 hours before serving.
Recipe FAQS and Expert Tips
Can I make this a day early?
Yes! Absolutely! This salad is go for 3-4 after preparing it.
What does this salad go well with?
I love to serve this with grilled meats like Marinated Chicken or BBQ Pork Ribs! Add some Maple Bacon Baked Beans, and you're ready!
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Macaroni Coleslaw Salad Recipe
Two classic salads, macaroni salad and coleslaw, all in one with a creamy dressing! A quick and easy recipe that will be perfect for your next potluck!
Ingredients
Dressing
- ¾ Cups Mayonnaise
- 2 ½ Tbs Sugar
- ⅛ Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
Salad
- ¾ Cup Ditalini Pasta
- 1 ½ Cups Green Cabbage thinly sliced
- 1 ½ Cups Red Cabbage thinly sliced
- ½ Cucumber
- ¾ Cup Matchstick cut Carrots
- 2 Stalks Celery
- 6 Green Onions
- ½ Cup Frozen Peas (no need to thaw)
- ⅓ Cup Green Bell Pepper chopped up
Instructions
- Prepare the dressing by whisking the mayo, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper together.
- Set aside.
- Cook the ditalini pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and rinse in cold water until the pasta is no longer warm.
- While the pasta is cooking, thinly slice the cabbages, celery, and green onions.
- Peel and chop up the cucumber.
- Toss the cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, celery, green onions, and frozen peas together in a large bowl.
- Stir the cooked pasta in with the vegetables.
- Pour the dressing over the top and mix into the vegetables and pasta well.
- Cover the bowl tightly and place in the fridge to chill for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- This salad is great to make ahead. It's good for 3-4 days after preparing!
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 2gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 109mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1612IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
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KiMee Nicole Price
I love the taste of this!
Sue
I love coleslaw but I never thought to put pasta in it. I think I'm going to like this one. Thanks!
mindeescookingobsession
It is pretty tasty!
Kelly | Foodtasia
Mindee, macaroni salad is my weakness! And I love coleslaw. Mixing them together is brilliant!
mindeescookingobsession
Thanks! I make this one a lot in the summer!