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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Grate your own vegetables instead of using pre-packaged slaw to achieve better texture and appearance for your coleslaw.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Per the website, the Hot Dog is served on a split-top bun, while the Chicken Sandwich features Grilled Chicken Breast, pickle slaw and chipotle ranch.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, mix the slaw ingredients together in a bowl, season with sea salt, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Ham adds just enough smoky richness to this vibrant salad to elevate a simple slaw to a lunch-worthy meal or a potluck stunner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 18 May 2026
Per the website, the Hot Dog is served on a split-top bun, while the Chicken Sandwich features Grilled Chicken Breast, pickle slaw and chipotle ranch.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
Meanwhile, mix the slaw ingredients together in a bowl, season with sea salt, then cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
—ABC News, 11 May 2026
Ham adds just enough smoky richness to this vibrant salad to elevate a simple slaw to a lunch-worthy meal or a potluck stunner.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 5 May 2026
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 21 May. 2026.
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