Name: Creamy Coleslaw Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 8-10 ounces ditalini pasta (cooked al dente & cooled completely); 1 16 oz bag coleslaw mix (tri color preferred); 3 green onions (thinly sliced); 1 English cucumber (peeled, seeded & chopped); 3 stalks celery (thinly sliced); 1 green pepper (seeded & chopped); 2 hard boiled eggs (chopped (optional)); 1 cup mayo; 1/3 cup sour cream; 1 1/2 tbsp stone ground mustard; 2 tbsp sugar; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1 tbsp fresh basil leaves (chopped); salt & pepper (to taste)

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Creamy coleslaw pasta combines two classic picnic side dishes into one winning recipe. Macaroni and satisfyingly crunchy mix of veggies gets tossed in a creamy, tangy dressing. You’ll love this at every barbecue and potluck all summer long!

Easy entertaining and casual gatherings are in high gear over here.

We’re big on barbecues and picnics this time of year.

And our friends and family know this so it’s not unusual for a small casual crowd to gather in our yard for some good times and some grub.

When that happens, I love to break out the classic, easy sides like this macaroni salad with coleslaw.

It’s the best of both worlds and feeds a crowd.

Ingredients

To make this, you’ll need a set of ingredients for the coleslaw pasta salad and another for the dressing.

For the salad itself you’ll need:

Pasta– Ditalini pasta, cooked according to the package directions and cooled.
Coleslaw mix– Preferably the tricolor kind.
Veggies– Thinly sliced green onions, a chopped cucumber, sliced celery, and chopped green pepper
Hard boiled eggs– Chopped. These are optional.

For the dressing, you’ll need:

Mayo– Real, full fat fat mayonnaise and not mayonnaise style dressing.
Sour cream– Full fat is best.
Mustard– Stone ground.
Sugar– Granulated
Vinegar– Apple cider vinegar is preferred.
Seasoning– Salt and pepper and chopped fresh basil

How to Make

This salad is so easy to make.

Start by adding all the ingredients for the dressing to a bowl and whisking them together until they are evenly combined.

Set the dressing aside while you make the salad.

To make the salad, toss all of the prepped salad ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.

Then, pour the dressing over the salad and toss again to gently combine.

Give it a taste and season with salt and pepper to your liking.

Serve and enjoy!

Can I make this ahead of time?

You can make this up to 2 hours ahead of time.

Make sure to cover it and refrigerate it if you do.

Can I chill this coleslaw salad before serving?

Yes, make it a little ahead of time and cover it tightly and chill it if a cold salad is more to your liking.

Storing Leftovers

Store leftover coleslaw pasta salad for up to 3 days in an airtight container in the fridge.

Be aware the salad may get a little watery but the pasta should prevent it from getting as watery as plain coleslaw.

Tips and Tricks

Make sure to refrigerate it or keep it cool once you dish it out to maximize its freshness.
Feel free to omit any of the veggies you don’t like.
The egg isn’t required but does add extra texture and creaminess to the finished product.

Other Picnic Side Dishes

Creamy coleslaw pasta salad is one of my favorite summer sides. Make it for your next picnic or potluck and enjoy!

Looking for other picnic side dishes? Try these:

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