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Coleslaw Pasta Salad

Coleslaw Pasta Salad: Crunchy Twist for Your BBQ Bash

Coleslaw Pasta Salad is a light, refreshing dish combining pasta and crunchy coleslaw, perfect for BBQs and potlucks.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 8 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pasta
  • 8 oz Ditalini Pasta Substitute with any similarly sized pasta if preferred.
For the Veggies
  • 4 cups Coleslaw Mix Homemade shredded cabbage and carrots work well too.
  • 1 medium Sweet Onion Use red onion for milder kick or green onions for freshness.
  • 1 cup Celery Replace with bell peppers for color.
  • 1 large Cucumber English cucumbers preferred for crispness.
  • 1 medium Green Pepper Swap with colorful bell peppers.
  • 1 cup Water Chestnuts Omit if unavailable.
For the Protein
  • 3 large Hard-Boiled Eggs Optional; can substitute with diced avocado for vegan.
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat for better flavor or Greek yogurt for lighter option.
  • 2 tablespoon Granulated Sugar Reduce or substitute with honey or maple syrup.
  • 2 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar White vinegar can be used in a pinch.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, 7-9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled pasta, coleslaw mix, sweet onion, celery, cucumber, green pepper, water chestnuts, and hard-boiled eggs if using. Stir gently to mix.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth. Pour dressing over salad mixture and fold together.
  4. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4-6 hours to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Stir gently before serving and enjoy cold as a side dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Allow salad to chill well for deepened flavors and improved texture. Chop vegetables uniformly for consistency.

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