Description
Crunchy Coleslaw Pasta Salad is a refreshing blend of vibrant vegetables and tender pasta, topped with creamy Ranch dressing. Perfect for summer gatherings, this crowd-pleaser combines the crunch of coleslaw with the comfort of macaroni, making it an ideal side dish for barbecues, picnics, or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb macaroni pasta
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 1 sweet onion (finely chopped)
- 3 medium cucumbers (chopped)
- 2 cups Ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup dill (chopped)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package directions until al dente; drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine drained pasta, coleslaw mix, sweet onion, cucumbers, dill, and Ranch dressing.
- Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added crunch, consider mixing in toasted nuts or seeds. Customize your salad by adding bell peppers or shredded carrots for extra color. This salad can be made up to a day in advance to enhance flavors.