Coleslaw Macaroni Salad

Coleslaw macaroni salad is a coleslaw with homemade coleslaw dressing and macaroni salad all in one easy side dish. A perfect summer side dish recipe that is a great make ahead cold side dish.

Course Side Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword coleslaw

Prep Time 5

Servings people

Calories 279kcal

Author Kelsey

Ingredients

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1 small bell pepper diced
1 bag colesalw mix 8 ounce bag
1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon celery seed
1 tablespoon lemon juice fresh squeezed
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon milk optional
2 cups elbow macaroni dry

Instructions

Start by cooking your 2 cups of dry pasta as directed on the package. Make sure to salt the water once you add in the pasta.
Once the pasta is done, drain, and then run pasta under cold water to cool down the pasta.
In a large bowl add your mayonnaise, salt, pepper, celery seed, lemon juice, and granulated sugar. Whisk well to combine. If you want to add in milk to make creamier add it in now.
Pour in the coleslaw mix of the cabbage and carrots, followed by the cooked and cooled pasta, and diced bell pepper.
Stir up the cold macaroni coleslaw salad and then cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to 1 hour before serving.

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Notes

Storing - This coleslaw macaroni salad will store for 3-4 days in the fridge. You will find that the cabbage breaks down as it sits becoming softer.

Mix in Ingredients - Cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, and other ingredients can be added to elevate the flavor.

Coleslaw Dressing - I made a simple coleslaw dressing. If you want you can buy and use a store bought coleslaw dressing to speed up the prep work.

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