Side dish for fried fish or chicken tenders

Side dish for fried fish or chicken tenders recipe videos

This is a classic Southern-style coleslaw, a crisp and creamy side dish typically served alongside fried fish or chicken tenders. It's primarily made from shredded cabbage and carrots tossed in a mayonnaise-based dressing, often with a touch of vinegar and sugar for balance. This style of slaw is a staple in American comfort food, particularly in the South and at casual seafood shacks.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This side dish is generally moderate in calories, around 150-200 per cup, but can be higher in fat and calories depending on the richness of the mayonnaise dressing. It provides dietary fiber, vitamin K from the cabbage, and vitamin A from the carrots, making it a source of some key vitamins alongside its creamy texture.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	120 kcal
Protein	2 g
Carbs	15 g
Fat	6 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	4 g
Sodium	350 mg
Vitamin C	45 mg
Vitamin A	300 mcg
Vitamin K	45 mcg
Folate	60 mcg
Potassium	320 mg
Manganese	0.4 mg
Iron	1.2 mg
Calcium	50 mg

Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this creamy coleslaw acts as a crucial textural and temperature contrast to hot, crispy fried foods, offering a cool, crunchy bite. Nutritionally, the raw cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable known for its glucosinolates, compounds studied for their potential health benefits.