Macaroni Coleslaw Salad

Macaroni Coleslaw Salad in a bowl ready to be enjoyed.

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5 from 12 votes

Macaroni Coleslaw Salad combines the best of coleslaw and macaroni salad into one ridiculously tasty potluck favorite!

Prep Time30

Total Time30

Course: Salad, Side Dish, Vegetarian

Cuisine: American, Vegetarian

Keyword: macaroni coleslaw salad

Servings: side salad servings

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $8.65

Equipment

Medium pot

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups uncooked elbow macaroni
2 English cucumbers cut in half moons, 2 cups
1 green bell pepper diced, 1 cup
2 stalks celery finely diced, 3/4 cup
1/2 large red onion finely diced, 1 cup
1 (14-to-16-ounce) package coleslaw mix see note 1

Dressing

1-1/2 cups mayo
1/4 cup granulated sugar see note 2
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

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Instructions

Measure 2 cups dry macaroni. Boil 8 cups water; add 2 tsp salt and macaroni. Boil according to package directions for al dente. Drain and rinse under cool water for 30 seconds. Shake off excess water and let cool completely.
In a small bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Remove an inch from each end of the cucumbers, then slice into half moons. Finely dice the green pepper, celery, and red onion.
Once cooled, add macaroni to a large bowl. Toss with coleslaw mix, cucumbers, green pepper, celery, and red onion.
If serving the same day, pour dressing over the salad and toss until well coated. Cover and chill for 30–60 minutes before serving. Toss again and adjust seasonings if needed. Once dressed, it’s best enjoyed same day.

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Notes

Note 1: Use a store-bought coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) from the produce section.

Note 2: If you’re concerned about sweetness, start with less sugar and gradually add more to taste.

Storage: This salad doesn’t keep well once dressed. The pasta absorbs the dressing and becomes bloated, making the salad watery. If preparing in advance, store salad and dressing separately, combining just before eating. Only dress meal-sized portions.

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