Coleslaw Pasta Salad –
Two summertime favorites – cold pasta salad and coleslaw – are combined into one flavorful and easy to make side dish!
Perfect for backyard barbecues, potlucks, and holiday gatherings!
Ingredients for Coleslaw Pasta Salad:
You will need:
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 1 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 3/4 teaspoon 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
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!
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
Coleslaw Pasta Salad
Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta dry weight
- 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 3/4 teaspoon celery seed
- 3/4 teaspoon 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.
thiswifecooks
Hi there! The ingredient amounts are clearly indicated on the printable recipe card at the end of the post. 🙂
Donna
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.
Tavo
Such a nice side dish! I’ll be making this soon! Thanks for sharing!
Marinela
This coleslaw pasta salad is incredibly delicious. Great side dish idea for family gatherings, thanks!
Marinela
Forget to rate this tasty recipe! 🙂
Kayla DiMaggio
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!
Crystal
I love coleslaw and pasta salad but never though about combining the two. Thanks for such a wonderful recipe!
Anaiah
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!
Natalie
What a lovely summer side. Perfect with BBQs. I’m making this for sure. Looks delicious and super easy to make.
Julia
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!