Description
A vibrant pasta salad featuring ditalini pasta, coleslaw mix, and a creamy coleslaw dressing that brings a delightful crunch and tang to every bite.
Ingredients
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- 1 3/4 cups mayonnaise
- 4 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 3 tbsp cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp onion (finely grated)
- 1 tbsp celery seeds
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 16 oz ditalini pasta
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the ditalini pasta.
- Cook according to package directions until al dente.
- Drain the pasta thoroughly and rinse it under cold running water until completely cooled. Set aside.
- Combine in a large mixing bowl the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, sugar, and salt.
- Whisk these together until smooth and well blended.
- Stir in the celery seeds and black pepper.
- Add the cooled pasta to the dressing bowl and toss gently to coat.
- Fold in the coleslaw mix gently.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Transfer the pasta salad to a serving bowl and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For a zingy twist, consider adding chopped herbs or a squeeze of lemon juice. Always use high-quality mayonnaise for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg