A bowl of coleslaw

Coleslaw (or cole slaw) is a salad consisting primarily and minimally of shredded, raw, white cabbage, although it often also includes shredded carrots. There are many variations of the recipe which include the addition of other ingredients, such as red cabbage, pineapple, or apple. It is usually mixed with a dressing which traditionally consists of or is based on vegetable oil and vinegar or a vinaigrette. Most modern coleslaw contains mayonnaise, although many regional variations exist, and recipes incorporating prepared mustard. A variety of seasonings may be added. The dressing is allowed to settle on the blended ingredients usually for several hours before being served. The cabbage may come in finely-minced pieces, shredded strips, or small squares. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1760x1168, 377 KB) A bowl of coleslaw. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high-resolution version (1760x1168, 377 KB) A bowl of coleslaw. ... Salad Platter Salad is a term applied broadly to many food preparations that are a mixture of chopped or sliced ingredients. ... Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... Binomial name Daucus carota L. Percentages are relative to US recommendations for adults. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with cooking oil. ... Vinegar is often infused with spices or herbs—as here, with oregano. ... The word vinaigrette (from the French language) can refer to: An emulsion of vinegar (or sometimes lemon juice) and vegetable oil, often flavored with herbs, spices, and other ingredients. ... Mayonnaise made in a food processor with an assortment of standard ingredients Mayonnaise is a popular, extremely thick sauce made primarily from vegetable oil and egg yolks. ... For the plant and spice of the same name, see the article on mustard. ...

Coleslaw is generally used as a side dish eaten with foods such as barbecue, fish and chips, and other fried foods, notably fried catfish in the southern U.S. Also in this region, it is common as a sandwich ingredient, often placed on barbecue sandwiches, and on hamburgers and hot dogs along with chili and hot mustard. It is sometimes used as an ingredient in the Rachel sandwich. A side dish of salad accompanying a small pie A side dish, sometimes referred to as a side order or simply a side, is a food item that accompanies the entrée or main course at a meal. ... A barbecue on a trailer at a block party in Kansas City. ... Although widely available, fish and chips have become particularly popular in seaside towns, for example here in Hunstanton, UK. Fish and chips or fish n chips (also in Scotland, northern England and Northern Ireland: a fish supper), a popular take-away food, consists of deep-fried fish in batter or... Families Akysidae Amblycipitidae Amphiliidae Ariidae Aspredinidae Astroblepidae Auchenipteridae Bagridae Callichthyidae Cetopsidae Chacidae Clariidae Claroteidae Cranoglanididae Diplomystidae Doradidae Erethistidae Hypophthalmidae Ictaluridae Lacantuniidae Loricariidae Malapteruridae Mochokidae Nematogenyidae Pangasiidae Parakysidae Pimelodidae Plotosidae Schilbeidae Scoloplacidae Siluridae Sisoridae Trichomycteridae Catfish (order Siluriformes) are a diverse group of fish. ... Southern United States The states shown in dark red are usually included in the South, while all or portions of the striped states may or may not be considered part of the Southern United States. ... An Italian sandwich. ... This article is about the sandwich known as a hamburger. ... Carolina style refers to an established set of condiments for hot dogs and hamburgers, originating in the Coastal Plain and Piedmont regions of North Carolina. ... A bowl of chili con carne with beans and tortilla chips Chili con carne (In America shortened to chili) is a spicy stew-like dish, the essential ingredients of which are beef, pork, venison, or other mature meat, and chili peppers. ... Mustard may refer to: Look up Mustard in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A Reuben sandwich. ...

History

Coleslaw was probably consumed in its earliest form in the times of the ancient Romans. However, modern coleslaw could not have arisen until the 18th century as mayonnaise was not yet invented. The term "cole slaw" arose in the 18th century as a partial translation from the Dutch term "koolsla", a shortening of "kool salade", which means "cabbage salad". It was commonly called cold slaw in England until the 1860s when "cole" meaning cabbage was revived. "Cole" originates from the Latin colis meaning "cabbage", and is the origin of the Dutch word as well. In addition to calling it "coleslaw," U.S. Southerners also refer to it as "slaw." Because of this the two syllables and the establishment of "slaw" as its own word, various other kinds of "slaw" are now known, such as broccoli slaw.

Similar dishes

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External links

• Recipe for coleslaw.
• International coleslaw recipes.
• A Classic 1970's Recipe for coleslaw.