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Serving bowl filled with coleslaw macaroni salad with a creamy dressing, shredded carrots and cabbage, and cooked pasta, ready to be served.

Creamy Coleslaw Pasta Salad

Creamy coleslaw pasta salad combines two BBQ and potluck favorites into one creamy, crowd-pleasing side dish. I love that you can make it a few hours ahead, giving the cabbage time to soften and all those tangy, creamy flavors a chance to come together.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 12 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

  • 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix
  • 8 oz. ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 Tablespoons vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 1½ teaspoons celery seed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
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Instructions

  • Cook 8 oz. ditalini pasta according to the package directions. Drain and rinse. Set aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 Tablespoons vinegar, 1 Tablespoon granulated sugar, 1½ teaspoons celery seed, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
  • Add the pasta and toss to coat in the dressing. Stir in 14 oz. bag coleslaw mix.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Stir before serving.

Notes

Feel free to use your favorite vinegar. White vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and white wine vinegar are all great options.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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