 Coleslaw made with mayonnaise | |
| Alternative names | Slaw |
|---|---|
| Type | Salad |
| Course | Side dish, condiment |
| Place of origin | Netherlands[1] |
| Main ingredients | Fine shredded raw cabbage; vinaigrette (acetic acid (vinegar essence) or vinegar, vegetable oil, salt) or mayonnaise and salad cream |
Coleslaw or cole slaw (from the Dutch term koolsla [ˈkoːlslaː] , meaning 'cabbage salad'), also known simply as slaw, is a side dish consisting primarily of finely shredded raw cabbage[2] with a salad dressing or condiment, commonly either vinaigrette or mayonnaise. This dish originated in the Netherlands in the 18th century. Coleslaw prepared with vinaigrette may benefit from the long lifespan granted by pickling.[3]
Coleslaw has evolved into various forms globally. The only consistent ingredient in coleslaw is raw cabbage, while other ingredients and dressings vary widely. Some popular variations include adding red cabbage, pepper, shredded carrots, onions, grated cheese, pineapple, pears,[4] or apples, and using salad dressings like mayonnaise or cream.
- ^ Engelhardt, Elizabeth (2009). Republic of barbecue : stories beyond the brisket. Austin: University of Texas Press. p. 17. ISBN 978-0-292-71998-9.
- ^ "Coleslaw – Definition and More from the Free Merriam-Webster Dictionary". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 9 September 2018.
- ^ "Pickled Cabbage Salad".
- ^ "Smart Coleslaw with Pears, Walnuts and Cranberries". California Walnuts. Retrieved 2023-08-10.