pasta slaw

Here’s a fresh and crunchy Pasta Slaw recipe — a fun fusion of pasta salad and coleslaw! It’s creamy, tangy, and perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or a make-ahead summer side.

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🥗 Pasta Slaw (Pasta + Coleslaw Fusion Salad)

Ingredients:

• 8 oz small pasta (elbow macaroni, ditalini, or rotini work well)

• 3 cups coleslaw mix (pre-shredded cabbage and carrots)

• ½ cup red bell pepper, finely diced

• ½ cup celery, thinly sliced (optional)

• 2 green onions, sliced

• 2 tbsp fresh parsley or dill (optional)

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Dressing:

• ½ cup mayo

• ¼ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

• Salt & black pepper, to taste

• (Optional): ½ tsp celery seed or poppy seeds for extra flavor

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🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Cook the pasta:

   • Boil in salted water until al dente.

   • Drain and rinse with cold water to stop cooking and chill.

2. Make the dressing:

   • In a large bowl, whisk together mayo, sour cream, vinegar, mustard, honey, salt, pepper, and any optional seasonings.

3. Mix the slaw:

   • Add cooled pasta, coleslaw mix, peppers, celery, and green onions to the bowl with dressing.

   • Toss until well coated.

4. Chill:

   • Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to let flavors meld.

5. Serve cold, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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🔄 Variations:

• Add shredded chicken or bacon for protein.

• Use broccoli slaw or shaved Brussels sprouts instead of classic slaw mix.

• Swap mayo for avocado mayo or lighten it up with all Greek yogurt.

Let me know if you want a vegan, spicy, or Asian-inspired version!