Coleslaw is a traditional American side dish made with cabbage and dressing. It has a long history and many regional variations, and is often served with barbecue, burgers, and sandwiches. It is also a common side dish for pizza in Sweden.
Coleslaw, also spelled “Cole slaw,” has become a part of traditional American cuisine. In the United States, particularly in the South, it is an important side dish and staple for picnics, barbecues, and even on some fast food chain menus. Many specialty sandwich restaurants offer coleslaw with their sandwiches, and some include it as a topping within their sandwiches. While, in America, coleslaw often accompanies barbecue, burgers, hot dogs, and sandwiches, it’s a common side dish for pizza in Sweden.
Many culinary experts and historians believe that coleslaw has been eaten, in its most basic form, since Roman times. However, modern recipes, which are usually made with mayonnaise, couldn’t have been developed until the 18th century, when that condiment was created. In its simplest form, coleslaw is white cabbage salad. Other fruits and vegetables like apples, pineapples, red cabbage and carrots can also be added to it. Once the vegetables have been chopped, an oil-and-vinegar-based tart dressing is traditionally added.
The popularity and long history of coleslaw has produced many regional forms of the dish. Currently, the most common type is dressed with mayonnaise instead of vinaigrette. However, in some places, the coleslaw is dressed in mustard. There is a variation made with broccoli instead of or in addition to cabbage that is called “broccoli slaw.” Regardless of the type of seasoning used or the vegetable variations that make up the slaw, the dish is almost always allowed to sit for a few hours or overnight before serving.
The word “coleslaw” most likely comes from the Dutch word koolsalade, which means “cabbage salad.” However, in Dutch, koolsalada is often shortened to koolsla.
There are many kale recipes around the world, and coleslaw has culinary cousins all over the world. Korean kimchi, for example, is a similar type of cabbage side dish. Also, sauerkraut is a very popular German cabbage side dish. In fact, Reuben sandwiches, which are traditionally topped with sauerkraut and Russian dressing, are now often served with coleslaw.
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