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29 Slaw Recipes for Your Next Barbecue

If you can chop it or shred it, you can slaw it. 
Photo of a sweet and spicy slaw in a green bowl with a serving spoon.
Photo by Peden + Munk, Prop Styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky, Food Styling by Sue Li

You may never have thought to look up a slaw recipe—after all, you can definitely make coleslaw without a recipe at all. But your summer will be better with a little slaw inspiration: suggestions for flavor combinations that work well; methods that give you crispy, fresh slaw, not a soggy mess; and ideas for beyond-the-obvious slaws that will pair well with grilled chicken, fresh seafood, or whatever else is the center of your cookout or picnic. Slaw can be a creamy element to soothe the heat of a spicy main dish, or a bright, tart break from something richer. Below you’ll find our favorite slaw recipes, including broccoli slaw, jicama slaw, shredded carrot slaw, purple and green cabbage coleslaw recipes, and more.

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  • Panroasted salmon with grapefruitcabbage slaw on a white plate.
    Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    1/29

    Pan-Roasted Salmon With Grapefruit-Cabbage Slaw

    Not all slaw recipes give you a whole dinner plan, but this one's a complete meal: Luscious, crispy-skinned salmon, served alongside a satisfying slaw. Creamy avocado and tangy grapefruit nestle into a tangle of cabbage, tossed with a Greek yogurt-based dressing and fresh cilantro.

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  • Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Judy Haubert
    2/29

    Creamy Coleslaw

    This classic coleslaw recipe is timeless for a reason: It’s crunchy, cool, and refreshing. Here’s our best take on the crowd-pleasing BBQ side dish.

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  • Photo by Laura Murray, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou
    5/29

    Spicy and Creamy Slaw

    You want creamy? You want crunchy? This flexible and easy coleslaw recipe has it all. You can serve it right away or refrigerate overnight. Because summertime cooking should be low-stress, even if it's your first time having people over in a long time.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Amy Wilson, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    6/29

    Spicy Kimchi Slaw

    No mayo here. Instead, the tangy, flavorful dressing ingredients include scallion or green onion, kimchi, kimchi juice, vinegar, Sriracha, fish sauce, and sesame oil, all puréed in a blender until smooth. Shower the dish with sesame seeds before serving. This just may become your new favorite homemade coleslaw.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    7/29

    Celery Slaw with Seeds and Dates

    Even the most skeptical celery eaters will be surprised by the cool, sweet, crunchy, and savory flavors that are packed into this slaw recipe.

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  • Photo by Peden + Munk, Prop Styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky, Food Styling by Sue Li
    8/29

    Sweet-and-Spicy Slaw

    A simple oil-and-vinegar dressing recipe keeps this slaw from feeling heavy and greasy, and the spiciness is a good counterpart to sweet notes in barbecue sauces and glazes—or really, whatever you're grilling.

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  • Christina Holmes
    9/29

    Summer Squash Slaw with Feta and Toasted Buckwheat

    Cooked summer squash can be mushy. Solution: Eat it raw, julienned on a mandoline. If you can't find buckwheat groats, use chopped toasted almonds in this slaw instead.

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  • Marcus Nilsson
    10/29

    Creamy Summer Slaw

    Raw broccoli is made for slaw. It's sweet and crunchy—and can be dressed hours in advance in the lemony buttermilk dressing. Throw some veggies and sausages on the grill, and everyone's happy. This easy recipe is one you'll come back to again and again.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    13/29

    Crunchy Winter Slaw with Asian Pear and Manchego

    This is a slaw that doesn't need warm weather. Crunchy, peppery daikon is the star, dressed up with fresh lemon juice, Dijon mustard, maple syrup, olive oil, plus black pepper and a pinch of salt.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
    14/29

    Salt-and-Squeeze Slaw

    If you make this slaw ahead, the vegetables will continue to soften as they sit and become more like pickles, which isn’t a bad thing at all.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
    15/29

    Tangy Grilled-Cabbage Slaw With Raisins and Walnuts

    The best coleslaw doesn't have to start with raw vegetables. Here, you pickle the cabbage first in a brine scented with cloves and peppercorns, then drain and grill it and toss with bacon, raisins, parsley, and walnuts.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott
    16/29

    Lemony Cabbage with Mint

    Sometimes you don't want creamy coleslaw—you want something a little brighter. When all the flavors meld, the dried mint blooms and transforms this dish into a refreshing slaw that pairs well with pulled pork. Yes, you could add potato salad, too, but you don't need to.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Michelle Gatton, prop styling by Alyssa Pagano
    17/29

    Broccoli Slaw With Miso-Ginger Dressing

    Skip the dried-out grocery store slaw packets. Instead, grate broccoli stems and toss with chopped florets and a gingery dressing for a great combo of textures and bold, beautiful flavor.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
    18/29

    Coconut-Vegetable Slaw

    An craveable slaw with sweetness from the fresh coconut and creeping heat from the chiles.

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  • Peden & Munk
    19/29

    Crunchy Turnip, Apple, and Brussels Sprout Slaw

    Core raw Brussels sprouts with a paring knife and the leaves will pop right off, ready for tossing into this hearty slaw. The dressing has a touch of lemon and ginger.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Anna Hampton
    20/29

    Crispy Chicken and Potatoes With Cabbage Slaw

    Add a little zip to your shredded cabbage slaw with some very thinly sliced jalapeño. Serve with cumin-spiced chicken thighs and roasted potatoes. Total time for the whole meal: just 45 minutes.

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  • 25/29

    Scallion Slaw

    Delicate strands of crisp scallion dressed with white vinegar for pop, toasted sesame oil for nutty flavor, and a little gochugaru for warmth.

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  • Hirsheimer & Hamilton
    26/29

    Collard Green and Radish Slaw with Crispy Shallots

    Collards want to slaw, too! This delightful side dish pairs the raw, sturdy greens with crunchy radishes, tangy vinegar, and toasty fried shallots. Prep time is about 20 minutes, and you can make the crispy shallots in advance.

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  • Maren Caruso
    29/29

    Stone Fruit Slaw

    Slaw recipes can work with fruit, too! The key is using slightly underripe specimens to that they'll julienne cleanly. Save your soft, juicy fruit for dessert.

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