Kitchen notes · a little help before you start

Macaroni Coleslaw

Name: Macaroni Coleslaw
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 8 ounces elbow macaroni (Source: 8 ounces elbow macaroni); 14 ounce package tri-color coleslaw mix (Source: 14 ounce package tri-color coleslaw mix); 1 cup diced red onion (Source: 1 cup diced red onion); 2 each celery ribs, (diced) (Source: 2 celery ribs, (diced)); 1 each medium green bell pepper, (diced) (Source: 1 medium green bell pepper, (diced)); 1 each medium English cucumber, (chopped) (Source: 1 medium English cucumber, (chopped)); 8 ounce can water chestnuts, (drained and chopped) (Source: 8 ounce can water chestnuts, (drained and chopped)); 1 ½ cups mayonnaise (Source: 1 ½ cups mayonnaise); ¼ cup cider vinegar (Source: ¼ cup cider vinegar); 4 tablespoons sugar, (to taste) (Source: 3 to 4 tablespoons sugar, (to taste); upper source range endpoint used for shopping.); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice (Source: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice); ½ teaspoon salt (Source: ½ teaspoon salt); ¼ teaspoon pepper (Source: ¼ teaspoon pepper); As Needed Black pepper (Required by source directions; authorized salt/pepper exception.)

Macaroni Coleslaw is made with elbow macaroni, package tri-color coleslaw mix, and red onion.

Prep: 25 min
Total: 25 min
Original yield: Serves 16
Ingredients: 14 listed

Make it part of your week

Estimating…

SaladsSidesAmericanPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Sides
Cuisine: American
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less
Dish type: Salads

A few quick notes

1. Check the package directions

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

2. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

3. Drain and rinse

Complete the draining and rinsing before the ingredients go into the next stage.

Get to know the ingredients

elbow macaroni

In the method: Cook macaroni according to the package directions.

package tri-color coleslaw mix

In the method: Cook macaroni according to the package directions.

diced red onion

In the method: Transfer the well-drained macaroni to a large bowl and add the coleslaw mix, onions, celery, bell pepper, cucumber, and water chestnuts.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Just before serving, toss with as much of the remaining dressing as you feel it needs.

A little more help as you go

Prepare the whisked mixture

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: Cook macaroni according to the package directions.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Use the package directions where the method calls for them.

What happens at the end?

Just before serving, toss with as much of the remaining dressing as you feel it needs.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Keep the whisking step in its stated place in the preparation.

Additional recipe notes

Total time does not include chilling time.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: fromvalerieskitchen.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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