variants
or less commonly cole slaw
plural coleslaws also cole slaws
: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (such as shredded carrots or raisins) tossed in a usually creamy dressing
called also slaw
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Season well, and pair with your favorite Southern sides like hushpuppies, coleslaw, okra, or potato salad.
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget the hush puppies and coleslaw.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The Twin Hot Dog Platter arrives with French fries and coleslaw – simple, generous, exactly right.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
Dinners are $12 for two pieces of cod or three pieces of perch, fries or a baked potato, coleslaw and a roll, according to a social media post.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Don’t forget the hush puppies and coleslaw.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2026
The Twin Hot Dog Platter arrives with French fries and coleslaw – simple, generous, exactly right.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Coleslaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coleslaw. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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coleslaw
noun
cole·slaw
ˈkōl-ˌslȯ 
: a salad made of sliced or chopped raw cabbage
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