Brandon Millman, WTOP.com
WASHINGTON — Since 1967, Chick-fil-A has featured cole slaw to complement its signature chicken sandwiches. On Jan. 18, the restaurant will retire the creamy Southern staple from its menu.
The company, on its Facebook page, said it was a “difficult decision.”
“We know many of our customers love our Cole Slaw, yet we have also heard from them they are looking for new tastes and healthier ways to eat in our restaurants. It is important to us to provide a wide variety of menu options and this will occasionally mean we have to remove one menu item to make room for another,” Chick-fil-A wrote in response to a customer who asked about the company’s plans.
“Superfood sides,” such as a kale a broccolini salad, will replace the cole slaw, according to Business Insider.
Hundreds have taken to Facebook and Twitter, angry and disappointed by Chick-fil-A’s move.
One Facebook user said, “I’m VERY unhappy to hear that you are removing your excellent cole slaw from your menu!”
In announcing the move, Chick-fil-A posted its long-secret cole slaw recipe to its website, along with a short “Ode to Cole Slaw” video.
4 teaspoons vinegar
¼ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup mayonnaise
2 10-oz. bags finely shredded cabbage, chopped
¼ cup carrots, diced
Whisk vinegar, sugar, mustard, and salt together until sugar is dissolved. Add mayonnaise and whisk to mix. Add cabbage and carrots. Mix to combine. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve.
(Makes 6-8 servings)
