Macaroni Coleslaw

Name: Macaroni Coleslaw
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 16 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (7 ounces) ring macaroni or ditalini; 1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix; 2 medium onions, finely chopped; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 medium cucumber, finely chopped; 1 medium green pepper, finely chopped; 1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped; DRESSING:; 1-1/2 cups Miracle Whip Light; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/4 cup cider vinegar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 25 min. + chilling

Yield 16 servings

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My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much, we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota

Ingredients

1 package (7 ounces) ring macaroni or ditalini
1 package (14 ounces) coleslaw mix
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 medium cucumber, finely chopped
1 medium green pepper, finely chopped
1 can (8 ounces) whole water chestnuts, drained and chopped
DRESSING:
1-1/2 cups Miracle Whip Light
1/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

Cook macaroni according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; add the coleslaw mix, onions, celery, cucumber, green pepper and water chestnuts.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients. Pour over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 150 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 286mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.

My friend Peggy brought this coleslaw to one of our picnics, and everyone liked it so much that we all had to have the recipe. —Sandra Matteson, Westhope, North Dakota

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