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Coleslaw
Crunchy and tangy, either creamy and mildly sweet or sharper and more vinegary depending on the dressing style.
Lens analyzedColeslaw is a salad of shredded cabbage and carrot, typically dressed in a creamy mayonnaise-based sauce, though vinegar-based versions also exist. It's a common side dish at delis, barbecues, and alongside fried foods.
Where it comes from
Coleslaw developed from Dutch "koolsla" (cabbage salad) brought to North America by early Dutch settlers, and it evolved into the creamy, mayonnaise-dressed version most familiar today as a barbecue and deli staple.
Buying it
Check whether a deli container is creamy or vinegar-based, since the two styles taste quite different, and look for crisp, non-watery cabbage rather than a soggy, overly wet mix.
Storing it
Refrigerate coleslaw at all times and use it within three to five days of purchase, since the cabbage releases liquid the longer it sits in dressing.
Keeps about 4 days in the fridge.
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