Samantha Nicole 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.
