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25 slaw recipes that are perfect for your next barbecue

There's even a five-minute slaw, with just six ingredients.
slaw in a bowl
Serve one of these delicious slaws at your next barbecue.
 

Summer has a slew of go-to main dishes, ranging from hamburgers to hot dogs to kebabs. But when it comes to sides, few are a better or more classic option than different types of slaw.

Slaw, short for coleslaw, is typically made of shredded vegetables combined with some kind of cream sauce and various vegetables. Within that basic construct, there are countless ways to customize your slaw to your preferences. There are almost as many different combinations of slaw as there are types of vegetable, topping, and cream. And it’s an effortless dish to customize for whatever is seasonal or local for that very reason.

And although slaw is the perfect side dish to a wide array of summer dishes, it can also be used as a topping for a burger or another piece of meat, or even a dip on pita or warm bread. So no matter what’s on the menu for your next meal or gathering, it’s unlikely you’ll regret whipping up a batch of slaw in advance.

To give you inspiration and ideas for your own summer cole slaw recipes, Stacker compiled a list of 25 slaw recipes from Allrecipes. Scroll on for some of the most popular recipes below.

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Ramen slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Kohlrabi slaw

- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 8
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Amish slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 18 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cranberry walnut slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Zucchini slaw

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 5
- Read more about the recipe here

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Carrot slaw

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Freezer slaw

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grandma's sweet slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

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Five-minute slaw

- Prep: 5 mins
- Additional: 4 hrs
- Total: 4 hrs 5 mins
- Servings: 24
- Yield: 24 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Tri-colour slaw with lime dressing

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Jack Wilson's slaw dressing

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Napa slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Vernell's slaw

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 3 mins
- Additional: 3 hrs
- Total: 3 hrs 23 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Broccoli slaw with spicy dressing

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy broccoli slaw salad

- Prep: 10 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cucumber slaw

- Prep: 10 mins
- Total: 10 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 3 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Red cabbage slow slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 days 1 hr
- Total: 2 days 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

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Horseradish mustard slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

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Grandma's pepper slaw

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 5 mins
- Additional: 1 hr 15 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 32
- Yield: 2 quarts
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

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Cabbage and broccoli slaw with vinegar dressing

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 8 hrs
- Total: 8 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Any-veggie slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

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Slaw your way

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 1/2-cup servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

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Gazpacho slaw

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Thornehedge peach slaw

- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 45 mins
- Total: 1 hr 10 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

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Easy kale slaw

- Prep: 20 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

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Red barbecue slaw

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 15 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here