coleslaw

noun

cole·slaw ˈkōl-ˌslȯ

: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Refrigerate the hot dog rolls for up to 3 days; reheat in a 350-degree oven for about 15 minutes; refrigerate the coleslaw for up to 3 days. —

Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022 Want proof that not every coleslaw recipe needs cabbage? —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 July 2022 The coleslaw is made with a ranch-like cream base instead of mayonnaise and is sweetened by large chunks of apple. —

Dallas News, 22 Feb. 2022 All dinners are served with a choice of potato: french fries or buttered potatoes, along with hot vegetables, bread, dessert, and homemade coleslaw. —

Elaine Rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2021 The coleslaw’s shredded cabbage came from a Prince Edward Island farm whose owner fertilized with raw manure from sheep (a source of Listeria). —

Claire Panosian Dunavan, Discover Magazine, 11 June 2018 Sides include French fries, coleslaw, mac and cheese, red beans and rice, and hushpuppies. —

The Courier-Journal, 20 Feb. 2023 Sides like mac and cheese, French fries and coleslaw are also available. —

Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 17 Jan. 2023 Red Lobster: Active-duty military personnel, veterans and reservists get a free Walt's Favorite Shrimp, fries and coleslaw. —

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