Perfect side dish to any fried chicken dinner, let me tell ya!!!

- 8-oz ditalini pasta or elbow macaroni
- 1 (16-oz) package coleslaw mix
- 1 red onion, chopped (or to taste)
- 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
- 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped
- 1 green pepper, finely chopped
- 1 (8-oz) can water chestnuts, drained and chopped
- 1-1/2 cups Miracle Whip or mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper