6.27.2016

Macaroni Cole Slaw



Having a picnic? We always did. My mother used to make both cole slaw and macaroni salad. Clever idea to combine them!
Have a safe and happy 4th everyone!

Macaroni Cole Slaw
From Two Hens and Their Chicks



Ingredients:
7 oz dry macaroni
1 pkg  of coleslaw mix (approx 14 oz)
1 medium red onion, chopped
2 ribs of celery, chopped
1 cucumber, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
1 can water chestnuts, drained and chopped

 Dressing:
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Method:
Cook macaroni according to package, Drain well and rinse with cold water. Mix macaroni and coleslaw mix together. Add in the chopped vegetables and mix well. 
Combine the dressing ingredients. Pour dressing over macaroni/coleslaw mix and toss well.


Chill well before serving. 

14 comments:

  1. Pasta with cole slaw...I like the combo, Barbara. This is a very tasty salad.

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  2. Delicious! A great 4th of July dish.

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  3. The best of both worlds!! I am sending this to my daughter..she has Noah's party Sat..:)

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  4. Great recipe Barbara. I may have to try this soon!

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  5. This would deliciously "kill two birds with one stone".

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  6. Such a wonderful idea to make pasta with coleslaw!

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  7. making a combo of two of the finest picnic side dishes is absolutely brilliant! looks delicious, barbara!

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  8. Nice salad Barbara...and I love the idea of the water chestnuts in it...great combination of textures.
    Have a nice week :)

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  9. Looks like a delicious salad Barbara, great idea to combine the two. Happy 4th to you!

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  10. Clever, Barbara! Lots of textures and flavors here, a must try! Have a safe Happy 4th!

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  11. What a great idea to combine cole slaw and macaroni! Cole slaw is always on the menu when we have a casual BBQ and we love it. Can't wait to try it with macaroni. Hope you have a Happy 4th, Barbara!

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  12. Clever! Delicious too! Happy 4th of July to you Barbara!

    Velva

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  13. looks great have a lovely 4th of July weekend

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  14. Wow, it must be great! I love salads! I have to try it!

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