Coleslaw

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Other Names:cole slaw, cabbage salad, cabbage slaw

What is Coleslaw?

A salad made of shredded cabbage with a simple mayonnaise dressing. Sometimes other ingredient's are added such as raisins, pineapple, shredded carrots. Cole slaw is a common deli side dish. Premade versions are available in grocery stores as well.

Substitute for Coleslaw

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Equivalents

1 quart cole slaw = 7 to 8 servings
6 cups cabbage slaw = 1 pound

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Recipe Terms

About The Name

The name coleslaw comes from the Dutch name "koosla" a combination of the words kool which means cabbage and sla which means salad.

Basic Coleslaw Recipe

4 cups shredded cabbage (green, red, or combination)
1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1/2 cup raisins
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, toss to mix. Refrigerate at least an hour before serving.

Nutrition Information For Coleslaw

Serving Size

1 tbsp

Calories

Calories from Fat

% Daily Value^*

Total Fat 0g

Saturated Fat 0g

Cholesterol 1mg

Sodium 2mg

Potassium

14g

Total Carbohydrate 1g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0g

Vitamin A 0%	•	Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 0%	•	Iron 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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