slaw

noun

ˈslȯ

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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The stalks can be peeled and sliced for stir-fries, slaws, and more. —

Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025 Our options included doughy buns, marinated mushroom, bulgogi steak, pickled red onion, jalapeno, daikon radish, lime slaw, cucumber, cilantro, and the orange Bang bang sauce with a honey mustard base. —

Morgan Tilton, The Denver Post, 4 Feb. 2025 Here’s a recipe for kohlrabi and apple slaw with yogurt and cumin. —

Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2025 The first stop is for the sides, including a wide choice of items like Mexican corn, beans loaded with brisket or a purple-cabbage slaw. —

Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for slaw