coleslaw dish Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/coleslaw Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/coleslaw Also known as: cole slaw Written by Emily Goldstein Emily Goldstein is a Creative Producer and Media editor for Encyclopædia Britannica. Emily Goldstein Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 29, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Also spelled: cole slaw (Show more) coleslaw, side dish primarily consisting of shredded or diced cabbage combined with a vinegar- or mayonnaise-based dressing. Coleslaw recipes vary widely, are often regional, and can include a number of additional ingredients, such as carrots, celery, apples, cheese, onion, raisins, mustard, or poppy seeds. Cabbage, however, remains the single common ingredient among these variations. While coleslaw is commonly associated with the hearty fare of an American barbecue, there are references to multiple cabbage salad variants in ancient Greek and Roman medicinal treatises. Mnesitheus, a Greek medical writer who lived in the 4th century bce, recorded a recipe for “Athenian cabbage,” ...(100 of 550 words)

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