Cole Slaw

Thanks to the addition of some shrimp, coleslaw becomes a light main-course salad. Flaked cooked fish would also work nicely.

These exciting flavors complement seared or grilled scallops, fish fillets, or chicken.

This slaw would pair nicely with grilled chicken breasts or roasted chicken.

For a nice variation, try making this one with Napa cabbage. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

A fresh-tasting main-course salad.

When slicing the cabbage, try to go nice and thin. Toss with the dressing and let it rest before serving, so the vegetables will soften. The slaw becomes creamy then.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Active time: 20 min Start to finish: 20 min

This crisp, marinated sweet-and-sour slaw is a delicious alternative to creamy coleslaw.

An interesting and slightly sweet salad that's great with sandwiches, burgers and grilled chicken. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

This recipe was created to accompany Garlic Dijon Skirt Steak. Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Make the slaw and chill it up to two hours before serving. It is best cold.

This pretty salad would be great alongside grilled sausages, chicken, or burgers.

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less, but requires additional unattended time.

My mother always made wonderful side dishes — and made them look so easy. Indeed, they were! A few fresh vegetables, great herbs, a little mustard or vinegar, and kosher salt were all it took for her to make something taste like it came right from the garden. Here's her incredibly simple recipe for coleslaw — a step removed from traditional recipes that are typically bland and smothered in mayonnaise, this slaw is sharp and crunchy and great with salads, roast meats, and sandwiches.

Buttermilk and blue cheese make this slaw rich and tangy.