Coleslaw has a nearly 250-year history in the United States. And while you might think of coleslaw as a quintessentially American side dish typically served at barbecues and picnics, its roots stretch back to the Netherlands. The Dutch term for the dish was koosla, which translates to cabbage salad. It is very likely that Dutch immigrants brought their coleslaw recipe to America, and by 1770 coleslaw began appearing in recipes written in the United States
Regardless of the origin, many fast food restaurants, especially those that serve chicken, have some type of coleslaw on their menu. However, coleslaw, which usually consists of thinly sliced raw cabbage and other vegetables and tossed with a dressing, usually mayonnaise-based, is hardly a highly-prized dish in the eyes of most diners. It’s a side dish that is all too often left on the plate after the main course has been devoured.
But these seven chains are stepping up that forgotten side dish by creating flavorful, crunchy, and palatable coleslaw sides that rival mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese.
Raising Cane’s likes to keep things pretty simple. All dishes are based on fried chicken sticks, whether you order a sandwich with said chicken pieces or the chicken pieces in a basket with side dishes. And of those side dishes, there are only four options, one of which is another chicken finger!
The others are crinkle cut fries, Texas toast, and coleslaw. And that’s one coleslaw you’re not going to leave on your plate. It’s made with the classic red and kale, shredded carrots, and mayonnaise, but likely also contains sugar, salt, pepper, and vinegar, according to a popular copycat recipe. These ingredients all work together to create a rich, sweet and tangy flavor profile.
And it’s a flavor profile that people love. A Redditor who shared his thoughts said, “I have to say that Cane’s coleslaw is probably my favorite coleslaw of all time.”
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Popeyes has lots of great side dishes, like Homestyle Mac & Cheese with melted cheddar on top, mashed potatoes with Cajun sauce, and red beans and rice. But it’s Popeye’s easy coleslaw that will impress you the most.
This “crunchy and flavorful” coleslaw has just 140 calories per serving, 10 grams of fat, just 190 milligrams of sodium, and 1 gram of fiber, according to Popeyes. In other words, it’s a low-calorie food that’s pretty good for you.
Commenting on Popeyes Coleslaw, a food writer at Dwell by Michelle said, “Popeyes Coleslaw is a refreshing and delicious side dish that may be the best option for those looking to take a break from all that fried food.”
Unlike the long, thinly sliced strips of cabbage and carrot found in most coleslaws (and yes, we could have just used the word “julienned,” but we didn’t), KFC’s coleslaw is more of a slaw chopped matter . And it has an X Factor ingredient: onions.
In addition to the onions, KFC’s coleslaw also includes cabbage, carrots, and the chain’s “signature dressing,” the ingredients of which we haven’t determined. We’ve found that people absolutely love this stuff.
On a Reddit thread full of universal praise for coleslaw, one poster wrote, “KFC coleslaw is a gift from the gods,” to which another responded, “FINALLY someone who gets it!”
Visit El Pollo Loco for the classic tostada salad or the four-piece half chicken dish, but stay for the surprisingly good coleslaw. (And the corn, broccoli, red rice, mashed potatoes with gravy, and a few other side dishes that they offer.)
According to the website, the slaw is made with shredded kale and red cabbage and shredded carrots, combined with a creamy sweet and sour dressing. It goes well with any main course and goes particularly well with spicy dishes.
For a glimpse of the coleslaw, just check out a Trip Advisor review from El Pollo Loco, which states, “Good chicken, great coleslaw.” Another partially explained, “We particularly liked the coleslaw .”
What’s the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Culver’s? If you live in the Northeast or Pacific Northwest the answer is probably nothing as there are no Culver locations in those regions.
But folks in most other states who have a Culver’s or two (or a dozen) probably think first of the freshly made frozen custard or “butter burgers,” the seafood sandwiches, or the Wisconsin cheese curds. But how about some love for Culver’s coleslaw?
Like many other products at Culver’s, the creamy coleslaw is made fresh every day with cabbage and carrots and is popular with many online folks. A reviewer on Trip Advisor said he’s been to Culver’s at least three times a month for burgers, coleslaw and fish sandwiches.
Zaxby’s has some unique, amazing side dishes and extras to offer its customers such as: B. Fried White Cheddar Bites and Fried Pickles. So we understand if coleslaw doesn’t immediately grab your attention. But Zaxby’s coleslaw, an add-on for just $1.09 (and which adds just 140 calories to your meal), is worth ordering.
Hilariously, one Reddit user hilariously praised Zaxby’s coleslaw, despite admitting he didn’t like all versions of the food, saying, “I hate coleslaw, but Zaxby’s has always been a favorite of everyone else in my family who eats it.” like.”
FYI, you have to be in the South or a little further up the Midwest to find a Zaxby’s.
Do you know what goes well with fried fish or fried chicken? Yes, coleslaw. And Long John Silver’s has plenty of fried chicken and more fried fish, with plenty of coleslaw.
Long John Silver’s coleslaw is made with cabbage, carrots, onions, mayo, sugar, milk, and salt and pepper, according to Just a Pinch, and has a fairly complex, nuanced flavor compared to coleslaw.
And as far as customer opinion goes, the coleslaw is a winner. A commenter on Trip Advisor said, among other things: “I’m a very picky coleslaw person and when I want a good meal of it, Long Johns is the fast food place I go to. I gotta make sure the fried stuff gets bought. They also have a healthy meal here.” .”
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