Coleslaw is ...

Coleslaw, sometimes simply called slaw in some American dialects, is a salad consisting of shredded raw cabbage, which is dressed with buttermilk and mayonnaise. It may be with vinegar and seasonings. Cream or sour cream may by used as the dressing and vinegar may be added. It may also include shredded carrots as well as other fruits and vegetables such as apples, onions, radishes, and peppers. Coleslaw is one of the most popular side dish in America and Europe.
The word “coleslaw” comes from the Dutch word, “koolsla”, “kool” meaning cabbage salad. Coleslaw was most likely brought to the United States by Dutch emigrants almost one hundred years ago.
The real secret to Coleslaw is to remember that this is basically a cabbage salad n the problem many people have is that they shred the cabbage too fine. Cabbage tends to be pretty low in water, so
cabbage for Coleslaw should be chopped with a sharp knife and kept coarse enough that the water stays in the cabbage.
Another important tip is it is a dressing, so need just enough to coat all veggies n fruit.
Once you have chopped the cabbage, the other vegetables, and the dressing ready, all you have to do is mix it together. The thing that makes Coleslaw different from other salads is that you want to mix it all together ahead of time. Coleslaw is best if it has had an hour or two in the refrigerator for the flavors to combine.