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Creamy Macaroni Coleslaw Salad

This refreshing salad combines the best parts of macaroni salad and crunchy coleslaw into one perfect side dish.

By Daily Recipes Book· 🌍 American· July 19, 2026
Creamy Macaroni Coleslaw Salad
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Prep
15 minutes
Cook
10 minutes
Total
25 minutes
Serves
6

When you cannot decide between a creamy macaroni salad and a crisp coleslaw, this recipe gives you the best of both worlds. It is a staple at summer barbecues because the mix of tender pasta and shredded cabbage provides a wonderful texture in every bite.

My top tip for this dish is to make sure you rinse your cooked pasta with cold water until it is completely cool. This stops the cooking process and keeps the noodles from absorbing too much dressing, which keeps everything nice and creamy.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces elbow macaroni
  • 4 cups shredded cabbage and carrot mix
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon celery salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni according to the package instructions.

  2. 2

    Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water until it is fully chilled, then drain well.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, apple cider vinegar, sugar, celery salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  4. 4

    Add the cooled macaroni and the shredded cabbage mix to the bowl with the dressing.

  5. 5

    Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are well coated.

  6. 6

    Stir in the green onions and serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for an hour to let the flavors blend.

💡 Tips

This salad tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for an hour. If you plan to make it a day ahead, add a little extra mayonnaise before serving as the pasta tends to soak up the dressing while it sits in the cold.

#Pasta Salad#Summer Sides#Potluck#Vegetarian

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