Coleslaw

salad consisting primarily of finely-shredded raw cabbage

Coleslaw is a salad that uses mostly cabbage and mayonnaise. Cream can also be used as dressing, and vinegar can be added as seasoning.

Coleslaw
A bowl of traditional Southern U.S. coleslaw
Alternative names'Slaw
TypeSalad
Place of originNetherlands, Germany
Serving temperaturecold or warm
Main ingredientsCabbage and mayonnaise
Variationswithout mayonnaise (only oil, vinegar and spices)

History change

The word "Coleslaw" came from before 1800 from the Dutch word for cabbage salad.