Coleslaw Pasta Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Coleslaw Pasta Salad combining tender ditalini pasta with a colorful mix of fresh vegetables, hard-boiled eggs, and a tangy, sweet mayonnaise dressing. Perfect as a side dish for picnics, BBQs, or potlucks, this salad offers a delightful crunch and satisfying flavors chilled to perfection.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Pasta and Vegetables
- 1 box (16 oz) ditalini pasta
- 1 bag (14-16 oz) coleslaw mix
- 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded, & chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped small
- 1 can (8 oz) sliced water chestnuts, drained & chopped small
- 3 hard boiled eggs, chopped
Dressing
- 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt (more as needed)
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Boil the ditalini pasta in salted water according to package instructions until al dente, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water to stop cooking and cool it down. Set aside.
- Combine Salad Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled pasta along with the coleslaw mix, finely chopped sweet onion, celery, cucumbers, green pepper, drained and chopped water chestnuts, and chopped hard-boiled eggs. Stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate smaller bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until the dressing is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dressing with Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the salad mixture and toss thoroughly to coat all the ingredients evenly with the creamy dressing.
- Chill the Salad: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for 4-6 hours, allowing flavors to meld and the salad to chill thoroughly before serving.
Notes
- Be sure to salt the pasta water generously to enhance flavor.
- Chilling the salad overnight intensifies the flavors and improves texture.
- You can adjust the sugar amount in the dressing to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
- For a lighter version, substitute some or all mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Make sure to drain and rinse the pasta well to prevent it from sticking together.
- Hard boil eggs ahead of time to save prep time.
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