How to Use slaw in a Sentence

slaw

noun
  • The slaw should not be too wet.
    — Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Then make this crunchy, tangy slaw.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 3 Mar. 2026
  • Or, shave them raw for a crunchy slaw.
    — Trista Chan, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
  • Choose from hand-cut fries or slaw for your side.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2026
  • The slaw is a perfect acidic side.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Nothing beats a good slaw recipe.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 30 Apr. 2026
  • The stalks can be peeled and sliced for stir-fries, slaws, and more.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Feb. 2025
  • And the pineapple in the slaw is a nice touch.
    — Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Great friend flounder, fries, and cole slaw.
    — Charlotte Observer, 24 Feb. 2026
  • Served with baked beans, house slaw, white bread and pickles.
    — Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 25 Oct. 2024
  • For a spicier slaw, mince and add the jalapeño ribs and seeds.
    — Washington Post, 22 July 2019
  • Is there a right and wrong way to cut up the cabbage for the slaw?
    — Elizabeth Wagmeister, Variety, 17 June 2022
  • The slaw was crunchy and fresh with a hint of sweetness from the corn.
    — Lizzy Briskin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Dec. 2025
  • And pair it with the bacon jalapeno slaw for even more sweet and spicy.
    — Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Elgin Courier-News, 6 July 2018
  • All birds come with slaw, tortillas, bathe your bird sauce and a side.
    — Shonda Talerico Dudlicek, Lake County News-Sun, 26 Mar. 2018
  • This recipe yields a lot of slaw, so feel free to scale down as needed.
    — Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2022
  • To serve, stuff warm tortillas with fish and slaw and a squeeze of fresh lime.
    — People Staff, Peoplemag, 11 Aug. 2022
  • It’s packed with pork and topped with bacon, fries, cilantro slaw and onions.
    — Kturnqui, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
  • Cheese slaw is a cousin to pimiento cheese and cheese relish.
    — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Serve with a crisp apple-fennel slaw on the side.
    — Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Fresh slaw, little bit of lime juice and grill the tortillas.
    — Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 9 Oct. 2020
  • Plus, the slaw can be tossed together while the fish bakes.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 25 June 2026
  • Shred your pork and serve it on buns with slaw, or even use it as a taco filling.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Chicken is sold by the piece or in meals that come with baked beans, slaw and white bread.
    — Tirion Morris, The Arizona Republic, 27 May 2021
  • This bold, tangy slaw is a hot dog topping that never goes out of style.
    — Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
  • Then there’s that unique cole slaw, which hasn’t changed since 1964.
    — Michelle Matthews | [email protected], al, 23 Feb. 2022
  • Serve the pork with the slaw, chile strips and tortillas to fold into tacos.
    — Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2019
  • Sides include seasoned fries, kale slaw, mac and cheese and shakes.
    — Susan Selasky, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Layer steak on the pâté, then top with the carrot-radish slaw and cilantro.
    — Christopher Kimball, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Aug. 2019

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