plural slaws
: a salad made of raw sliced or chopped cabbage and often additional ingredients (such as raisins or shredded carrots) tossed in a usually creamy dressing : coleslaw
also
: a similarly prepared salad featuring a raw fruit or vegetable other than cabbage
broccoli slaw
apple and fennel slaw
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Dressed with a fresh and spicy slaw that’s a staple on Vietnamese banh mi sandwiches, this next-level hotdog is the perfect recipe for easy summer entertaining.
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
His signature 19-ingredient, Singaporean-style slaw has become a legend.
—Renée Morrison, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The meatballs, a recurring favorite among chefs throughout the weekend, were made with tandoori-spiced chicken, tikka sauce, parmesan, and a roasted corn slaw.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Olive Garden Classic Caesar Dressing: This bottled dressing had a sweet-savory twang with notes of celery seed that reminded us more of a slaw dressing than Caesar.
Wish-Bone Creamy Caesar Dressing: Tasters detected a meaty flavor, almost like pepperoni.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
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Josh Miller, Southern Living, 13 June 2025
His signature 19-ingredient, Singaporean-style slaw has become a legend.
—Renée Morrison, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
The meatballs, a recurring favorite among chefs throughout the weekend, were made with tandoori-spiced chicken, tikka sauce, parmesan, and a roasted corn slaw.
—Keyla Vasconcellos, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
Olive Garden Classic Caesar Dressing: This bottled dressing had a sweet-savory twang with notes of celery seed that reminded us more of a slaw dressing than Caesar.
Wish-Bone Creamy Caesar Dressing: Tasters detected a meaty flavor, almost like pepperoni.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slaw
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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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