Coleslaw's a salad consisting primarily of shredded raw cabbage. It can also include shredded carrots. Variations There're many variations of the recipe which include the addition of other ingredients, such as red cabbage, grated cheese, pineapple, or apple. It's usually mixed with a dressing which traditionally consists of vegetable oil and vinegar or a vinaigrette. In the U.S. coleslaw often contains mayonnaise (or its substitutes); although many regional variations exist, and recipes incorpo… (More on Coleslaw)