My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. &mdash;Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota

Macaroni Coleslaw

(14 ounces) coleslaw mix

onions,

celery ribs, finely chopped

cucumber,

green pepper, finely chopped

(8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped

DRESSING:

Miracle Whip Light

sugar

cider vinegar

salt

pepper

3g protein. <B><b>Diabetic Exchanges</b>: </B> 1 starch

When reading this recipe mixing pasta and coleslaw seemed a bit odd to me.  We like pasta salad and we like coleslaw, but together?  Just didn't seem right.  I stand corrected.  It is quite tasty and I will definitely be making it again.  I did swapped out mayonnaise for the Miracle Whip.  Recipe does make a large amount.

This is my go-to recipe for a great picnic salad!  I've brought it to camp-outs, backyard BBQ's, pot lucks, and I've made it for just me and my family.  It's simple and absolutely delicious!

This is one of my family's favorite salads and I make it quite often during the summer, but we do have it year-round. So easy to prepare and it does make a lot! Definitely a keeper!

Absolutely delicious!!!!! I love this recipe. This is 2 of my favorite parts of summer. Coleslaw and pasta salad. I never thought of putting them together. This was an instant favorite in my house. The only change I made was I grated fresh carrots and used fresh cabbage.

I've made this for almost all summer potlucks for a few years and everyone loves it, even people who claim to dislike Miracle Whip! It does make a huge batch, but my friends ask to take some home (when there are leftovers) and my picky husband will eat it for days.

I would make this again.  Quite a nice salad enjoyed by my family. Tasty combination of coleslaw and macaroni salad. Good dressing, used Mayo. I typically don't purchase bagged coleslaw.  I shredded cabbage and carrots.  I left out the cucumbers.

Left out cucumber and used mayo instead.  It makes alot so it was perfect for neighborhood get together.  Everyone loved.  Will make again.

I doubled recipe and my husband took it to his weekly softball game/potluck - he just came home with the (huge) bowl completely empty! I followed the recipe except used Best Foods mayo, and added celery salt instead of regular salt. Also added a bit of Coleman's Dry Mustard and celery seed - like I would have for my usual coleslaw. Anyhow, it was obviously a big hit. This might be my weekly potluck contribution from now on! I wish I did not work on game days!!

We loved this recipe!!! I am going to try it and add some Dungeness crab or shrimp and make it a dinner.

I made this as directed including using Miracle Whip for a potluck. Everyone loved it. Being a Hellmann's lover, that's what I used the next time I made it.  Big mistake. It didn't taste the same so for now on it's Miracle Whip.

Absolutely delicious!  Perfect for a potluck.  I do think it would be great with tuna,chicken, etc.  Will definitely be making again.

Is that 1&1/2 cups or just 1/2 cup of   Miracle Whip Light(1-1/2 cups Miracle Whip Light))

Yummy!  Makes a large batch.  I do not care for Miracle Whip on sandwiches, but figured the sweet flavor would work well in a coleslaw and it does.  I used 1/2 of a small Vidalia onion rather than 2  whole onions, seeded the cucumber before dicing it, used 1/2 the suggested sugar, and thinned the dressing with a little milk.   I cut up the coleslaw mix into smaller pieces and wilted it (combined coleslaw mix with the salt, placed it in a colander and pressed the mix with a weighted plate for about an hour or so) before combining with remaining ingredients.  This is a wonderful potluck dish.  Anyone who likes coleslaw should enjoy this recipe.

Thanks for the inspiration! I changed it up a bit and used red onion, green and red bell peppers, skipped the cucumber and water chestnuts. I also cheated and used Marie’s coleslaw dressing to make this in a pinch. Lastly, I added Craisins.  This served a crowd and the combo of crunchy slaw and pasta was delicious! Next time, I’ll try the homemade dressing.

Wasn't a favorite.  I didn't care for the vinegary taste.  Wasn't creamy enough.  I'm sure if you are a huge coleslaw fan you would love this recipe.

This is really good, and makes a substantial amount for a pot luck. I'm wondering about adding tuna, cooked chicken, ham. pepperoni or maybe even cooked shrimp (?) for a summertime luncheon meal. I also like that one other poster added dried cranberries.

Man, this salad was awesome! I knew I would like it because of the ingredients but when my husband, whose system can’t tolerate lettuce, took a fork of it and liked it, I was definitely sold. To top off the flavors, I added raisins and it was a show stopper.

This is very good.  My husband really liked it and described it as "fresh."  I used light mayo, 1/2 of a larger red onion and no water chestnuts.  Nice make ahead salad.  The dressing was lighter than I expected (a good thing).  Maybe the light mayo?

I love salads like this except that now it's almost impossible to find the little ring noodles.  Last time I needed them I had to order them from amazon.  What is up with that?

Very delicious!!!  Substituted green peas for the green peppers and loved it!  Used whole wheat pasta & mayo & splenda & seasoned with white pepper & celery salt.  Pasta box was 12 oz, so increased amount of dressing by adding some olive oil & more cider vinegar & sweetener & seasonings---perfecto!  Thanks for sharing!!!

I've made this twice now and it is always a hit! It has quickly become a family favorite! Perfect for a potluck!

macaroni coleslaw

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 16

Author : Taste of Home

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