Salad recipes

Aunt Ro's coleslaw is a classic creamy dressing built on equal parts mayonnaise and sour cream, lifted with white vinegar, celery seed, and superfine sugar. Crisp, cool, and feeds a picnic crowd.

A tangy, extra-creamy coleslaw dressing made with mayo, half-and-half, white wine vinegar, and lemon juice tossed with finely shredded cabbage. Ten minutes, no cooking, feeds a crowd.

Buttermilk coleslaw with sour cream, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, and a kick of hot sauce. A tangy, creamy slaw that skips the mayo entirely.

Marinated cabbage slaw with green pepper, onion, and pimentos in a sweet-tangy vinegar dressing with mustard seeds. Make-ahead picnic salad that keeps for days.

Classic creamy coleslaw with shredded cabbage, carrots, and bell pepper in a tangy mayo-lemon dressing. Chill for two hours and let the flavors meld for the best results.

Creamy apple slaw with thinly sliced apples, shredded cabbage, grated carrot, and a sour cream and mayo dressing seasoned with celery salt. Ready in 20 minutes.

Thai-style pickled vegetables with cauliflower, cabbage, carrots, and serrano chiles in a sweet vinegar brine. A tangy, crunchy condiment ready after one day of marinating.

Hot cabbage slaw simmers shredded cabbage with caraway, butter, white wine vinegar, and a splash of hot sauce for a warm, tangy German-style side. Crisp-tender, ready in 30 minutes.

Tangy sour cream coleslaw with shredded cabbage, vinegar, and just a touch of mayo. Creamy, crunchy, and ready in 15 minutes flat. The go-to side for BBQ, pulled pork, and fried chicken.

Crunchy cabbage slaw with shredded carrot, green pepper, and currants in a tangy vinegar-mayo dressing with celery seed. Light, crisp, and better after a good chill.

Pecan orange coleslaw with fresh oranges, shredded cabbage, and chopped pecans in a sweet lemon-mayo dressing. A bright, crunchy no-cook side dish.

Orange cabbage slaw with a creamy lemon-mayo dressing. Fresh citrus segments brighten the shredded cabbage for a tangy, crunchy side dish.

Ancient Roman coleslaw with boiled cabbage dressed in olive oil, white wine, cumin, caraway, and liquamen. A historical recipe with earthy, aromatic flavors unlike any modern slaw.

Kohlrabi slaw with apple, grapes, currants, cabbage, and a simple apple cider dressing. A mayo-free, fruit-studded coleslaw alternative with mild crunch and natural sweetness.

Carter family coleslaw shreds fresh green cabbage, crisp apples, celery, and carrots, then dresses them with mayo and celery seed. The salt-water soak is the secret. Old-school Southern fish-fry slaw with a little Appalachian wisdom.

Pineapple coleslaw with shredded cabbage, sweet apple, carrot and pineapple tidbits in a creamy sour cream and mayo dressing. Sweet-tangy summer side that pairs with BBQ, fish tacos or pulled pork.