MACARONI COLESLAW

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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.

Provided by Susan Parran

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Macaroni Salad Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 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, Sodium 160.9 mg, Sugar 16 g

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