How to Use slaw in a Sentence

slaw

noun
  • Is there a right and wrong way to cut up the cabbage for the slaw?
    Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 17 June 2022
  • Add slaw mix and 1/4 cup of the scallions; toss to coat.
    Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • For a spicier slaw, mince and add the jalapeño ribs and seeds.
    Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Ramey also made the bread, the slaw and the sauce, said Bedgood.
    al, 13 Oct. 2021
  • And pair it with the bacon jalapeno slaw for even more sweet and spicy.
    Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Elgin Courier-News, 6 July 2018
  • Don’t forget about the slaw and hush puppies on the side.
    Katie Toussaint, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Then there’s that unique cole slaw, which hasn’t changed since 1964.
    Michelle Matthews | Mmatthews@al.com, al, 23 Feb. 2022
  • On the menu at Brown Bag: A salmon burger with diced jalapeno and slaw.
    Kathleen Purvis, charlotteobserver, 22 June 2018
  • To serve, stuff warm tortillas with fish and slaw and a squeeze of fresh lime.
    People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
  • Serve the pork with the slaw, chile strips and tortillas to fold into tacos.
    Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2019
  • Pour the dressing over the slaw and toss to coat, then season to taste with salt.
    Jessica Battilana, SFChronicle.com, 8 Jan. 2020
  • The slaw gives it heft — there are big chunks of red onion and red cabbage.
    Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2021
  • Make Ahead: The vinaigrette for the slaw can be made 3 days in advance.
    Washington Post, 9 June 2020
  • Layer steak on the pâté, then top with the carrot-radish slaw and cilantro.
    Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2019
  • Plus, the slaw can be tossed together while the fish bakes.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 13 July 2024
  • Pickles and the slaw, dressed in a slightly sweet sauce, bring acid and crunch.
    Elena Kadvany, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Dec. 2021
  • It’s packed with pork and topped with bacon, fries, cilantro slaw and onions.
    Kturnqui, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Maybe a pot of steamed white rice or some cabbage slaw.
    Alex Delany, Bon Appetit, 4 May 2018
  • This recipe yields a lot of slaw, so feel free to scale down as needed.
    Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • Chicken is sold by the piece or in meals that come with baked beans, slaw and white bread.
    Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
  • Fresh slaw, little bit of lime juice and grill the tortillas.
    Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020
  • It comes served with your choice of handcut fries or slaw.
    Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The menu will feature more food that is smoked on the grill and finished with cole slaw.
    Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 29 Mar. 2024
  • The sandwich was crunchy yet creamy from the slaw, crispy yet juicy from the massive piece of fried pork.
    Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 3 July 2024
  • The menu is roast pork, Shady Glen cole slaw, baked beans, apple sauce and dessert.
    Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022
  • Serve chicken and sauce over rice topped with slaw, cilantro, and sesame seeds.
    Country Living Test Kitchen, Country Living, 22 Jan. 2020
  • This Brussels sprout slaw is perfect for any time of the year.
    Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Make the slaw: While the hot dogs bake, in a large bowl combine the cabbage, onion and apple.
    Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 20 Dec. 2022
  • The sweetness of the slaw, combined with the salty beef of the chili and burger patty is a gutbomb of decadent joy.
    Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Another customer came in and placed butter on their slaw.
    Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2024

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