Recipe Free | Curly-s Chicken House Coleslaw

The true signature, however, was a single shredded carrot. Not for flavor, but for color. Against the pale green of the finely diced cabbage and the ivory dressing, those bright orange flecks created a visual signature that said, unmistakably, Curly’s .

Because it is finely minced, it stays on a bun much better than shredded slaw. Shelf Life:

The dressing is where this recipe truly shines. It avoids the "heavy mayo" trap by incorporating a sharp acidic kick. A creamy mayonnaise foundation.

Patrons of the Elmira institution often describe the coleslaw as a "sweet, mayonnaise-based" salad that serves as the perfect cooling complement to their signature barbecued chicken.