Homemade coleslaw is the quintessential summer side to serve at a party or barbecue. Whether you like your slaw creamy or vinegary, more often than not a good slaw comes down to the cabbage slice.

A registered dietitian gives her go-to healthy slaw recipe and shows how to use it in five completely different ways for dinner. Every week, Well+Good’s Prep School series sets you up with a plan for ...