What's the difference between Coleslaw and Cabbage Salad?

Question

What's the difference between Coleslaw and Cabbage Salad?

Answer 1

Just the name. It's the same.

Answer 2

I don't know if there's an official definition but I think slaw is primarily made of shredded raw cabbage and maybe some shredded carrots for color.  I think cabbage salad includes other veggies and/or fruits.

Answer 3

Cole slaw is usually made with mainly white cabbage (with some red) in a cream or vinegar based sauce.

Cabbage salad is typically sweet, pickled, red cabbage.

Answer 4

It's the same except for the restaurant coleslaw has a different cream