We generally say coleslaw rather than just slaw. I notice that, in deli counters here in NZ, they often have it labelled kiwi slaw but I still ask for coleslaw and that is what I am given, cannot find any difference. I have never made it myself but buy it almost every week, all year. It is just cabbage and carrot and perhaps something else (onion?). Now that summer is finally here, I will begin buying salads. I love Greek salad which I buy already prepared but I do grow lettuces and buy tomatoes and cucumbers to make a salad as well. I have given up on growing my own tomatoes this year. In previous years I have planted in October and lucky if i get a few ripening in March. The lady at the Farmers market told me that as I live in a higher suburb, I really need a greenhouse.