Slaw recipes for every occasion

Quick, crunchy and quirky! I love salads with interesting textures, colours and flavours and this salad has all three. I use a microplane to slice the vegetables and knock it together while the steak is on the barbecue. The only rule is not to dress it until you serve it, so it retains its sensational crunch.

Do not underestimate the humble coleslaw! This version is always a hit as it follows a few of the “must-do” slaw rules. Photography by Todd Eyre.

You will need a barbecued chicken weighing about 900g (1¾ pounds). Note

Slaw gets a gourmet twist with this sophisticated recipe. Charred cabbage, sharp blue cheese and spicy jalapeño all come together to create a delicious salad that’s perfect for your next BBQ or potluck

Fruit salads are great all year round, but a little harder in winter. However more hearty in its flavours, this dish does the trick.

A fresh and vibrant apple slaw with a buttermilk dressing from Australian Women’s Weekly.

This zesty and fresh homemade cabbage slaw is the ultimate side dish for a big dinner spread. Packed full of texture and easy to make, this can be added to sandwiches and burgers for a delicious gourmet hit.

Ward off winter maladies with this wonderful seasonal salad

Use a vegetable peeler to shave zucchini into long, thin ribbons, or coarsely grate. Add walnuts just before serving, to give salad a nutty crunch. To transport: Carry salad and dressing separately in airtight containers. Cover and keep chilled. Place walnuts in a small, resealable food storage bag, then transport separately. Toss together just before […]

A fragrant and fresh Vietnamese coleslaw with a sweet and sour lime dressing.

This asian-inspired, flavour-packed coleslaw is fit to accompany any family meal or special occasion.

An under-ripe mango adds an element of fresh and summery sweetness to this Aussie classic. Note

Save time: Use the shredding attachment on your food processor to shred cabbage thinly. Note

The dressing can be added before chilling the salad. Toss noodles through just before serving. Note

You can add herbs, lemon slices or peppercorns to the poaching liquid. For a lunchbox version, add cooked rice vermicelli to the salad and use as a filling for rice-paper rolls. Note