How to Use slaw in a Sentence

slaw

noun
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  • 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
  • Ramey also made the bread, the slaw and the sauce, said Bedgood.
    — al, 13 Oct. 2021
  • 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
  • To serve, stuff warm tortillas with fish and slaw and a squeeze of fresh lime.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
  • The slaw gives it heft — there are big chunks of red onion and red cabbage.
    — Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2021
  • 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
  • This recipe yields a lot of slaw, so feel free to scale down as needed.
    — Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • It comes served with your choice of handcut fries or slaw.
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2024
  • The menu is roast pork, Shady Glen cole slaw, baked beans, apple sauce and dessert.
    — Hartford Courant, 31 Aug. 2022
  • 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 fries are cut in-house, the slaw stays crunchy and the mixed greens provide an excellent foil to the meaty mains.
    — Ariel Cheung, chicagotribune.com, 4 Aug. 2021
  • The crispy ribs are tossed in Nashville hot sauce, then served with pickles and slaw.
    — Kellie Walton, Redbook, 28 July 2023
  • Serve each skewer hot off the grill with rice, cabbage slaw and lime wedges.
    — Mei Lin, Robb Report, 6 July 2021
  • Top with homemade slaw, cheese, and scallions to serve.
    — Julia Levy, Southern Living, 17 Dec. 2023
  • They're served on a potato bun with kale slaw, pickles, and Dave's sauce.
    — Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Mix some into a slaw, or slice some for a cooling side dish.
    — Alyssa Jung, Good Housekeeping, 27 July 2023
  • Both are served with pickles, a side of the chain's kale slaw and Dave’s signature sauce.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 19 May 2022
  • The menu will feature roast pork, Shady Glen cole slaw, baked beans, apple sauce and dessert.
    — courant.com, 27 Aug. 2021
  • For a crunchy and cool topping for steak, hot dogs or a slice of bread, look no further than this slaw.
    — Jess Eng, Washington Post, 6 July 2022
  • This salad feels more like eating a slaw as the amount of cabbage overwhelms the kale.
    — cleveland, 22 July 2021
  • Thai slaw with peanut dressing, pickled ginger and wasabi served on the side.
    — Paul Walsh, Star Tribune, 29 June 2021
  • Customers can also add kale slaw, mac and cheese or cheese fries.
    — Bahar Anooshahr, The Arizona Republic, 10 Oct. 2022
  • The restaurant serves the slaw on its own as a side, still accented by the brightness and crunch of leafy greens in the cabbage mix.
    — Emma Balter, Chron, 4 Apr. 2022
  • Cook fresh mangoes down into a lightly sweet sauce, and toss a few more on the grill to go in the red cabbage slaw.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2022
  • Think about subbing spring peas for the edamame, or blanched and chopped asparagus for the broccoli slaw mix.
    — oregonlive, 22 June 2021
  • The restaurant serves the sliders on a potato roll with kale slaw, a drizzle of Dave's sauce and crunchy pickles.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 11 Jan. 2024

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