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A bowl of coleslaw pasta salad with small ditalini tube pasta, chopped vegetables including red and yellow peppers, corn, cucumbers, and herbs, served with a silver spoon.
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad

This awesome recipe for coleslaw pasta salad is made with basic dressing ingredients and is a cozy, dreamy kind of side dish.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta
Servings: 10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to the package directions, drain well and run under cold water to cool quickly.
  • In a large bowl combine the pasta, coleslaw, corn, bell pepper, cucumber, and cheese cubes.
  • In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, parsley, celery salt, onion powder, garlic powder and pepper.
  • Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate until ready to eat.

Notes

Let the flavors meld: While this can be served as soon as it is made, it just gets better if it refrigerates for at least 2 to 3 hours. 
Cook pasta al dente: When cooking the pasta, aim for al dente, which means it's cooked just until it's tender but still has a slight firmness to it. Overcooked pasta can become mushy.
Rinse pasta: After cooking it, rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down quickly. This prevents the pasta from sticking together and becoming clumpy.
Drain coleslaw mix: If you're using bagged coleslaw mix, drain any excess moisture before adding it to the salad. Excess liquid can dilute the coleslaw dressing and make the salad watery.
Toss salad just before serving: Mix the pasta, coleslaw mix, cheese, and dressing together just before serving to prevent the salad from becoming soggy. This ensures that each bite is fresh and flavorful.

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 533mg | Potassium: 360mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 693IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 1mg

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