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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Embrace your spicy side with enchiladas, spicy slaw, and a corn dip that will be a part of your regular rotation from here on out.
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Nopales Milanesa Torta – Crispy pan-fried cactus leaf, soyrizo nduja and Serrano citrus slaw.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Hello Hi is working with the 605 Island Guy for their charred pineapple and coconut slaw atop a 6-ounce patty.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
These feature quick marinated shrimp and an easy green cabbage slaw.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2026
Nopales Milanesa Torta – Crispy pan-fried cactus leaf, soyrizo nduja and Serrano citrus slaw.
—Charlie Vargas, Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
Hello Hi is working with the 605 Island Guy for their charred pineapple and coconut slaw atop a 6-ounce patty.
—Angela George, Sioux Falls Argus Leader, 26 Jan. 2026
These feature quick marinated shrimp and an easy green cabbage slaw.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Slaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slaw. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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