Coleslaw
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Coleslaw (or Cole Slaw) is a salad consisting primarily and minimally of shredded, raw, white cabbage, although it often also includes shredded carrots. There are many variations of the recipe which include the addition of other ingredients, such as red cabbage, pineapple or apple. It is always mixed with a dressing which traditionally consists of or is based on vinegar or a vinaigrette. Most modern coleslaw contains mayonnaise, although many regional variations exist. A variety of seasonings may be added. The dressing is allowed to settle on the blended ingredients usually for several hours before being served. The cabbage may come in finely-minced pieces, shredded strips, or small squares.
Coleslaw is generally used as a side dish eaten with foods such as barbecue, fish and chips, and other fried foods. In the southern U.S., it is eaten as a sandwich filling. In addition, it is placed on hot dogs and barbecue sandwiches.
History
The term arose in 1794 as a partial translation from the Dutch term "koolsla" meaning "cabbage salad". It was commonly called cold slaw in England until the 1860s when "cole" meaning cabbage was revived. "Cole" originates from the Latin colis meaning "cabbage", and is the origin of the Dutch word as well. The term coleslaw is a late 19th century term, which originated in the United States.
