Macaroni Coleslaw recipe

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Ingredients

2 ½ cups elbow macaroni
1 medium red or green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks, drained, 2 tablespoons of juice reserved
3 cups finely shredded cabbage
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 cup cherry-flavored yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup fresh shredded coconut
8 maraschino cherries for garnish

Nutrition Info

249 calories
carbohydrate: 46.6 g
cholesterol: 2 mg
fat: 4.4 g
fiber: 3.7 g
protein: 6.6 g
saturatedFat: 1.9 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 160.9 mg
sugar: 16 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add macaroni and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente, drain, and rinse with cold water until chilled. Drain well.

  2. Place the macaroni in a large bowl, and toss together with the bell pepper, onion, carrot, pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, and cabbage. Sprinkle with garlic powder, and toss to combine, set aside.

  3. In a small bowl, stir together the Dijon mustard, vinegar, oil, white pepper, sugar, and yogurt, season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the macaroni salad with the dressing, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour to overnight.

  4. To serve, toss the salad again to mix, then pour into a serving bowl. Sprinkle with coconut, and garnish with maraschino cherries.

Recipe Yield

8 servings

Recipe Note

A sweet and tangy cold salad of pineapple and vegetables that may be prepared up to one day ahead of time. Delicious alongside jerk-seasoned grilled meats.

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