Recipe

Food Rescue US's South Carolina Cole Slaw

We are what we don’t eat: food waste reduction for climate and community impact

Creamy, tangy, and lightly sweet, this South Carolina–style cole slaw recipe shared by Food Rescue US comes together in minutes and pairs with nearly anything.

Brightly Community Cookbook: Food Rescue US's South Carolina Cole Slaw

Food Rescue US is reimagining what food recovery looks like at scale. Their technology platform coordinates more than 142,000 pickups each year, connecting volunteers to food donors and local agencies with remarkable precision. This allows them to move high quality food, including prepared meals from restaurants and events, to be consumed that same day.

This South Carolina–style cole slaw is an example of a fresh, delicious dish that can be made quickly, utilizes simple ingredients, and is great for bringing people together.

Recipe: South Carolina Cole Slaw

Ingredients

  • 1 head cabbage, shredded

  • 1 cup Duke’s mayonnaise

  • 1 tbsp mustard

  • 1 tbsp pickle juice

  • ⅓ cup sugar

  • Celery salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste

Instructions

  • Mix all ingredients.

  • Chill 10–15 minutes before serving


Image source: A Fork's Tale

Olivia Whitener

Nov 10, 2025

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