This article’s lead section may be too short to adequately summarize the key points. The “cole” coleslaw for fish tacos of the word ultimately derives from the Latin caulis, meaning cabbage.

Dutch landlady, who mixed thin strips of cabbage with melted butter, vinegar, and oil. The recipe for coleslaw as it is most commonly prepared is fairly young, as mayonnaise was invented during the mid-18th century. This section possibly contains original research. Traditional German Krautsalat consists of finely shredded cabbage marinated with oil and vinegar.