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30 Refreshing Slaw Recipes for Summer

A good slaw is a thing of beauty.
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Photo by Peden + Munk, food styling by Sue Li, prop styling by Rebecca Bartoshesky

Whether you're a fan of creamy mayonnaise or bright, acidic vinegar, we can all agree that the best slaws are crunchy, refreshing, and light. These 30 slaw recipes fit the bill, making good use of cabbage, collard greens, kale, and more.

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    Photograph by Emma Fishman, Prop Styling by Emma Ringness, Food Styling by Mieko Takahashi
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    Classic Coleslaw

    This traditional fried chicken side tastes like coleslaw should: crunchy, a little creamy, and with enough vinegar to keep it bright.

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    Photo by Alex Lau, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Amy Wilson
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    Spicy Kimchi Slaw

    We traded the goopy sweet mayo dressing in your typical cole slaw for a whipped, airy kimchi dressing. Cabbage two ways!

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    Tuscan Kale Caesar Slaw

    Hearty kale gives some oomph to a traditional Caesar salad.

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    Sweet-and-Spicy Slaw

    An oil-and-vinegar dressing keeps this slaw from feeling heavy and greasy, and the spiciness is a good counterpart to sweet notes in barbecue sauces.

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    Gentl & Hyers
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    Celery Slaw

    This celery slaw, along with blue cheese dressing, crumbled blue cheese, and hot sauce, helps make up the Buffalo Dog.

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    Alex Lau
    18/30

    Coconut-Vegetable Slaw

    An addictive slaw with sweetness from the fresh coconut and sneaky, creeping heat from the chiles. Be warned! This recipe is from Bad Saint, one of the Hot 10, America's Best New Restaurants 2016.

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    Lemony Cabbage with Mint

    When all the flavors meld, the mint transforms this dish into an addictive slaw that pairs well with fatty cuts of meat.

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    Alex Lau
    22/30

    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 side dish recipe.

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