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coleslaw
[ kohl-slaw ]
noun
- a salad of finely sliced or chopped raw cabbage, usually moistened with a mayonnaise dressing.
coleslaw
/ ˈkəʊlˌslɔː /
noun
- a salad of shredded cabbage, mayonnaise, carrots, onions, etc
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Origin of coleslaw1
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Again, the headliner of this book is not something you’re going to have on the regular, but the standards are there as well, with solid recipes for ribs, greens, coleslaw and a fine punch.
Tucked among the ruffles are flourishes of pear, pecans and Stilton, the pricey cheese of choice at the Point, which also deploys Stilton atop its fine coleslaw and in the creamy dip for the pleasing, twice-fried chicken wings.
If you’re looking to switch up your coleslaw routine, this is the way to do it.
Lunch was a pared-down Thanksgiving sandwich — turkey, coleslaw, cranberry sauce, mayo — scarfed in a parking lot overlooking the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, before I went on a hike.
Fried catfish, French-fried potatoes, hush puppies, coleslaw, all in the center of the table.
On average, each tiny serving of coleslaw or potato salad packs around 300 calories and more than a dozen grams of fat.
There were gallons of potato salad and coleslaw, mountains of rolls, barrels of punch, and enough hot dogs to feed a small army.
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What is coleslaw?
Coleslaw is a cold salad traditionally made from sliced or chopped raw cabbage mixed with a dressing made with mayonnaise or vinegar. It often includes other seasonings and ingredients, such as onions, carrots, or apples.
The word slaw can be used to mean the same thing. Sometimes, slaw is used to refer to a similar cold salad that does not include cabbage, such as carrot slaw.
Coleslaw is most commonly served as a side dish, such as for barbecue, or a topping, such as for sandwiches. In the U.S., it’s associated with cookouts and picnics and known as a common side dish at some restaurants.
Example: My mom makes a tasty coleslaw that includes carrots and onions.
Where does coleslaw come from?
The first records of the word coleslaw come from the late 1700s. It comes from the Dutch koolsla, a word that combines kool, meaning “cabbage,” and sla, a contraction of salade, meaning “salad.” Coleslaw is, simply enough, a salad made with cabbage.
The word cole ultimately comes from the Latin caulis, meaning “plant stalk” or “cabbage.” It can be used to refer to a number of plants in the genus that includes cabbage, kale, and other related vegetables. Related words include kohlrabi, a type of cabbage, and cauliflower.
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How is coleslaw used in real life?
Coleslaw is a common side dish at cookouts and some restaurants. It comes in many variations, including those made with mayonnaise- and vinegar-based dressings. Some people love it and some people think it’s gross.
Good morning to all my coleslaw lovers
— Theodore St-John (@UncleTEO_) October 24, 2020
I cant believe that there’s actually people out there who enjoy the taste of coleslaw
— crab rangoon (@idmPasta) October 27, 2020
Y’all eat the coleslaw from Canes🤢?! Y’all be eating coleslaw willingly?! Could never be me
— 1222 (@oliviabozeman_) October 27, 2020
Try using coleslaw!
True or False?
Coleslaw always includes carrots.
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