When it comes to summer BBQs, a great slaw can really steal the show. Whether you’re looking for something traditional or want to mix things up with bold flavors, these 20 slaw recipes are sure to impress. They’re quick, easy, and packed with fresh ingredients, making them perfect for any summer gathering.
Irish Coleslaw
Made with green and purple cabbage, carrots, red pepper, and jicama, this Irish coleslaw features a creamy yogurt-based vinegar dressing. Great for adding a fresh touch to your summer BBQ.
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Creamy Coleslaw Recipe
This classic coleslaw with a creamy dressing is perfect as a BBQ side dish or sandwich topping. It’s a versatile and refreshing choice for summer gatherings.
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Thai Peanut Chicken Crunch Slaw Salad
This Thai peanut chicken crunch slaw is vibrant and flavorful, great for a light meal. Its refreshing crunch makes it perfect for summer BBQs.
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Cilantro Lime Cole Slaw
This cilantro lime slaw is the perfect side for taco night or as a topping for fish tacos. Its fresh flavors make it a great addition to your BBQ spread.
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Healthy Napa Cabbage Salad
Crisp and refreshing, this Napa cabbage salad with a tangy dressing is a quick and easy 5-ingredient side dish for summer BBQs.
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Kale Apple Slaw Recipe
This kale apple slaw, with kale, apples, pecans, and vinaigrette, is a quick and colorful dish ready in just 10 minutes. Perfect for adding a crunchy element to your BBQ.
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Curtido (Salvadoran Pickled Cabbage Slaw)
This lightly pickled Salvadoran cabbage coleslaw (curtido) is quick to make and great served with tacos, pupusas, burgers, and soups. Perfect for summer BBQs.
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Shaved Brussels Sprout Slaw with Lemon Apple Cider Vinaigrette
Shaved Brussels sprouts with lemon apple cider vinaigrette make a great coleslaw alternative. Perfect as a summer BBQ side.
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Red Cabbage Coleslaw Recipe
Crunchy and tangy, this red cabbage coleslaw is colorful and packed with flavor, making it a great addition to your BBQ spread.
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Chipotle Coleslaw
Traditional coleslaw gets a makeover with a smoky, spicy chipotle dressing. Perfect as a sandwich topper or BBQ side dish.
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Tangy Cilantro Lime Coleslaw
This tangy cilantro lime coleslaw is great for summer picnics, potlucks, and BBQs. Crunchy and citrusy, it’s a crowd-pleasing favorite.
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Mexican Street Corn Slaw
This Mexican street corn slaw is sweet, tangy, and has a hint of spiciness. Great for adding a unique touch to your BBQ.
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Achara (Filipino Pickled Green Papaya Slaw)
Achara, a Filipino green papaya slaw, is sweet, tangy, and spicy. Perfect for serving with grilled foods at your BBQ.
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Radish Slaw
Fresh and bright, this crisp radish slaw is colorful and packed with veggies. Quick to make and perfect for a summer BBQ side dish.
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Tropical Mango Coleslaw
This tropical mango coleslaw is fun and fruity, perfect for summer picnics, BBQs, and potlucks. It uses an oil-based dressing and comes together in just ten minutes, making it a great addition to your BBQ spread.
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Asian Ramen Coleslaw
This quick and easy Asian Ramen Coleslaw is fast and effortless, leaving everyone craving for seconds. It takes less than 10 minutes to prepare, making it great for picnics, potlucks, and BBQs.
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Our Favorite Summer Slaw
Our summer slaw is light and flavorful with crisp cabbage and a rainbow of veggies. It’s an easy no-mayo coleslaw that’s perfect for BBQs and summer gatherings.
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Summer Slaw with Ginger Miso Dressing
Ginger Miso Dressing turns ordinary cabbage into an extraordinary Summer Slaw. This easy recipe is packed with flavor and is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and picnics.
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Purple Cabbage Slaw
Grilled purple cabbage slaw is super flavorful and doesn’t use mayo. The vibrant colors of cabbage, julienne carrots, green onion, and sesame seeds make it a stunning vegetarian side dish or topping for your BBQ.
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Gina Matsoukas is an AP syndicated writer. She is the founder, photographer and recipe developer of Running to the Kitchen — a food website focused on providing healthy, wholesome recipes using fresh and seasonal ingredients. Her work has been featured in numerous media outlets both digital and print, including MSN, Huffington post, Buzzfeed, Women’s Health and Food Network.
