"Coleslaw, in particular, is a refreshing, crunchy, and creamy partner to rich and heavy mains like fried foods, pulled pork, barbecue ribs, and burgers. The problem is that not every store-bought coleslaw hits the mark. Case in point: Target's Market Pantry coleslaw, which is all but guaranteed to be left untouched at your next gathering. In our ranking of six store-bought coleslaws, the Market Pantry version failed to impress in nearly every category - crunch, seasoning, veggie-to-dressing ratio - basically everything that makes a good homemade coleslaw."
"Despite giving this one a fair shot, our taste tester could barely handle more than a single forkful. That first bite left such a bad impression that there was no coming back. The texture was serviceable at best, but the finely cut veggies lacked the satisfying crunch coleslaw is supposed to have. Instead, it veered into mushy territory, resembling "an ultra-creamy relish or thick pickled dressing rather than a coleslaw.""
Store-bought coleslaws are common go-to sides for fried chicken and barbecue spreads. Coleslaw pairs with rich mains by offering refreshing crunch and creamy tang. Target's Market Pantry coleslaw performed poorly across key categories including crunch, seasoning, and veggie-to-dressing ratio. One taste tester could barely handle more than a single forkful, reporting a bad first bite and no recovery. The texture trended mushy, with finely cut vegetables lacking satisfying bite and resembling an ultra-creamy relish or thick pickled dressing. Overwhelming sweetness disrupted the balance of tang and sugar, and the product imagery appears more vibrant than the actual container. It may work as a one-off side, but it is unlikely to earn seconds.
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