Cole Slaw
Red Apple Coleslaw
Coleslaw goes with so many things. You’ll rarely see a cookout without it. The crunchy shredded raw cabbage and the sweet-and-sour flavor make it a wonderfully piquant counterpoint to the grilled meats and BBQ sauce-slathered main dishes that make up America’s favorite backyard menus.
Red Cabbage, Carrot, and Apricot Salad
Here’s a nice change of pace from “white” coleslaw. It adds a refreshing note to spicy meals and adds vibrant color to the plate.
Creamy Coleslaw
As close to “classic” coleslaw as any of the slaws here, this is especially good with sandwich meals and veggie burgers. See the super-easy menu below. It’s a quick and nourishing meal you can make even if dinnertime finds you exhausted.
Classic Coleslaw Dressing
If you're craving the traditional picnic favorite, try this recipe, which makes enough to dress 8-9 cups of shredded cabbage and vegetables.
By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
Savoy Slaw with Mint and Cilantro
The combination of daikon radish, rice vinegar, and sesame oil gives this slaw an Asian flavor.
By Jeanne Kelley
Coleslaw with Remoulade Dressing
By Gabe Soria and Amanda Zug-Moore
Fish Cakes with Coleslaw and Horseradish-Dill Sauce
Less expensive than crab but just as good.
By The Bon Appétit Test Kitchen
North Carolina Coleslaw
In North Carolina, the coleslaw is tangy and not too sweet, with no mayonnaise in sight.
By Rick Rodgers
Coleslaw
This finely chopped slaw has just the right balance of sweet and tart. It goes on top of the pulled pork, not alongside it.
By Ruth Cousineau
North Carolina-Style Coleslaw
Editor's note: To read more about Raichlen and barbecue, go to our feature The Best Barbecue in the U.S.A.
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This is coleslaw at its simplest and best. No onions. No carrots. No peppers. No mayonnaise. Just cabbage and peppery barbecue sauce.
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By Steven Raichlen
North Carolina Coleslaw
Editor's note: The recipe below is adapted from Elizabeth Karmel's Web site, girlsatthegrill.com. This coleslaw originally accompanied Karmel's recipe for North Carolina Style Pulled Pork.
By Elizabeth Karmel
Salvadoran Coleslaw
Encurtido de repollo
In addition to mounding this refreshing slaw on every bite of the Salvadoran Stuffed Masa Cakes , you can proudly serve it as an accompaniment to burgers or grilled chicken.
By Rubén Martínez
Cabbage and Corn Slaw with Cilantro and Orange Dressing
By Pam Anderson
Radish-Cabbage Coleslaw
Fresh radishes (plentiful at the market this time of year) add color and crunch to this slightly sweet vinaigrette-based slaw.
Savoy Cabbage and Radicchio Slaw with Blood Orange Dressing
Blood orange juice gives the dressing great flavor and color. If you can't find it, use 1/2 cup pomegranate juice mixed with 1/4 cup regular orange juice.