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Coleslaw Pasta Salad

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Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings! via @thiswifecooksColeslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings! via @thiswifecooksColeslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings! via @thiswifecooks

Coleslaw Pasta Salad – 

Two summertime favorites – cold pasta salad and coleslaw – are combined into one flavorful and easy to make side dish!

Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

Perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

Ingredients for Coleslaw Pasta Salad:

You will need:

  • 8 ounces ditalini pasta 
  • 1 1/4 cup vegan mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup English cucumber, chopped
  • 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
  • 1/4 cup celery, chopped 

Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

How to make Coleslaw Pasta Salad:

STEP ONE: Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.

STEP TWO: Into a large mixing bowl, add the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, celery seed, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.

STEP THREE: To the bowl with the dressing, add the cooked pasta, coleslaw mix, English cucumber, red onion, and celery. Toss gently to coat.

STEP FOUR: Cover and set the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour, or until chilled throughout.

STEP FIVE: Serve cold.

 

Enjoy!

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Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

Can I use a different type of pasta?

Sure, go for it! My personal preference is ditalini although any similarly small pasta shape will work.

Can I make this in advance?

Yes! This pasta salad can can be made a day ahead then stored covered, in the refrigerator.

Helpful Tools and Equipment:

Colander – I like that this one has tiny holes; good for rice as well as pasta.

Mixing bowl – I love the pretty colors of this lidded set.

Serving bowl – This is a good all-purpose bowl in a classic style.

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Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

Coleslaw Pasta Salad

Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

Coleslaw Pasta Salad

An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings.
5 from 10 votes
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 8
Author: Holly Gray
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Equipment

Colander
Mixing Bowl
Serving Bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces ditalini pasta dry weight
  • 1 1/4 cups vegan mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 3/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 14 ounces coleslaw mix
  • 1 cup English cucumber quartered
  • 1/2 cup red onion diced
  • 1/4 cup celery diced

Instructions

  • Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
  • Into a large mixing bowl, add the vegan mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, celery seed, sea salt, and ground black pepper. Stir to combine.
  • To the bowl with the dressing, add the cooked pasta, coleslaw mix, English cucumber, red onion, and celery. Toss gently to coat.
  • Cover and set in the refrigerator for at least an hour, or until chilled throughout.
  • Serve cold.
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Coleslaw Pasta Salad - An easy, make-ahead side dish recipe perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!

 

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  1. thiswifecooks

    August 31, 2020 at 6:53 pm

    Hi there! The ingredient amounts are clearly indicated on the printable recipe card at the end of the post. 🙂

    Reply
  2. Donna

    August 6, 2021 at 11:58 pm

    This recipe was a hit for my sister and grandson’s birthday. I always used miracle whip (salad dressing) in my coleslaw and macaroni salads before I changed my eating habits. I found a vegan recipe for miracle whip on the internet and have been using it since. This recipe is a new to go one for me.

    Reply
  3. Tavo

    August 23, 2021 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    Such a nice side dish! I’ll be making this soon! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  4. Marinela

    August 23, 2021 at 11:59 am

    This coleslaw pasta salad is incredibly delicious. Great side dish idea for family gatherings, thanks!

    Reply
  5. Marinela

    August 23, 2021 at 12:01 pm

    5 stars
    Forget to rate this tasty recipe! 🙂

    Reply
  6. Kayla DiMaggio

    August 23, 2021 at 12:29 pm

    5 stars
    Love the creativity behind this dish! I would have never thought of combining the two! Summer is winding down and I couldn’t help but make this as a last BBQ closeout! Everyone raved about it!

    Reply
  7. Crystal

    August 23, 2021 at 3:32 pm

    5 stars
    I love coleslaw and pasta salad but never though about combining the two. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!

    Reply
  8. Anaiah

    August 23, 2021 at 9:51 pm

    5 stars
    What a great way to enjoy all of the delicious flavors of coleslaw and make it more filling with pasta. It’s such a great idea to bring to a summer picnic. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  9. Natalie

    August 24, 2021 at 9:02 am

    5 stars
    What a lovely summer side. Perfect with BBQs. I’m making this for sure. Looks delicious and super easy to make.

    Reply
  10. Julia

    August 24, 2021 at 10:24 am

    5 stars
    Wow! I’ve never been that fond of pasta salads but my daughter was over and she loves them. So, we tried this and I have to say that I think it’s changed my mind forever. The flavour and textures were really lovely. Thank I’ll be eating this again and soon!

    Reply

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