coleslaw

Shredded cabbage dish

Coleslaw is a salad made from shredded raw cabbage, typically dressed with mayonnaise or a vinegar-based dressing.

It often includes other ingredients like carrots, onions, or celery seed.

Coleslaw is a staple side dish in American cuisine, appearing alongside barbecue, fried chicken, and sandwiches.

The pulled pork came with a generous helping of coleslaw.

The word comes from Dutch *koolsla*, meaning cabbage salad.

ingredients

cabbage

Leafy vegetable head

sugar · celery seed · onion · bell peppers · radishes · apples · raisins · pineapple · jalapeño · buttermilk

texture

crunchy

Breaking with sound

tangy · fresh · zesty · smooth · crispness · bite · snap · velvety · mellow · refreshing

occasion

barbecue

Slow-cook over coals

summer · gathering · Fourth of July · tailgate · reunion · buffet · party · outdoor · grill · festival

pairing

pulled pork

Slow-cooked shredded shoulder meat

burger · sandwich · lobster roll · brisket · catfish · fried fish · cornbread · baked beans · hushpuppies · po'boy

regional

Southern

Of the region below

German · Salvadoran · Caribbean · Memphis · Carolina

role

side dish

Secondary food portion

condiment · filling · layer · complement · crunch · contrast · cooling

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Phrases
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coleslaws

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G