About
Cooking is as much about experimentation as it is about carefully following recipes, and this dish is the result of a seemingly simple question: can you combine coleslaw and pasta salad? The answer is a delighted yes, uttered between excited bites! Macaroni Coleslaw has tender pasta, crunchy celery, juicy green peppers, and hearty water chestnuts mixed with a refreshing coleslaw mix coated in a creamy, tangy dressing that wouldn't be out of place on your favorite pasta salad or traditional coleslaw. If Macaroni Coleslaw doesn't liven up the next barbecue, nothing will!
Ingredients
- For the slaw:
- 1 (7-ounce) package of ring macaroni or ditalini
- 1 (14-ounce) package of coleslaw mix
- 2 medium onions, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 (8-ounce) can of whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- For the dressing:
- 1 1/2 cups seasoned mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions
Step 1 -Cook the macaroni according to the package directions.
Step 2 -Drain the macaroni and rinse it in cold water.
Step 3 -Transfer the macaroni to a large bowl.
Step 4 -Add the coleslaw mix, onion, celery, cucumber, green pepper, and water chestnuts.
Step 5 -In a small bowl, whisk the seasoned mayonnaise, sugar, cider vinegar, salt, and pepper together.
Step 6 -Pour the dressing over the salad and toss it to coat.
Step 7 -Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 8 -Serve chilled.
