Coleslaw

Prepared Food AddinsBrassicaAllergen: EggCreamyTangySweetCrunchyRefreshing

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories: 152
Protein (g): 1
Fat (g): 10.6
Carbs (g): 14.1
Fiber (g): 1.9
Sodium (mg): 254

Values vary by recipe; creamy slaws tend to be higher in fat and sodium than vinegar-based versions.

Storage

Room temp: up to 0 days
Refrigerated: up to 3 days
Frozen: up to 0 days

Coleslaw is a shredded cabbage salad bound with a creamy or tangy dressing. It stays crisp with a cool crunch, balancing sweet and acidic notes; variations range from mayonnaise-rich to vinegar-based. Cooks use it as a side or to top sandwiches, tacos, and fried seafood, and it is sold as deli tubs or bagged slaw mixes.

The dish traces to Dutch koolsla and Northern European cabbage salads, then spread widely in North America. Creamy versions grew with mayonnaise's popularity, and today commercial slaws are often made from shredded cabbage and carrots mixed to order in delis and restaurants.