Description

This KFC Coleslaw copycat recipe delivers the iconic creamy and tangy side dish known for its finely chopped cabbage and perfectly balanced dressing. It’s a refreshing, sweet, and slightly tart slaw that pairs wonderfully with fried chicken, BBQ, or sandwiches. With its signature smooth texture and a blend of buttermilk, mayonnaise, and lemon juice, this coleslaw is easy to prepare and ideal for make-ahead meals.

Ingredients

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Vegetables

8 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about 1 medium head)
¼ cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced onion

Dressing

½ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup whole milk
¼ cup buttermilk
2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

Prepare the Vegetables: In a large bowl, combine the finely chopped green cabbage, shredded carrot, and minced onion. Toss these ingredients thoroughly to mix everything evenly and create the base for the slaw.
Make the Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, whole milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, white vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well blended.
Combine and Chill: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir until all the ingredients are well coated with the creamy dressing. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for the best flavor and texture to develop.
Serve: Before serving, stir the coleslaw well to redistribute the dressing. Serve chilled as a perfect pairing with fried chicken, BBQ, or sandwiches.

Notes

Chop the cabbage very finely — almost minced — to achieve the signature KFC texture.
This coleslaw is an ideal side dish for fried chicken and BBQ meals.
For best flavor and texture, refrigerate the slaw overnight.
If desired, adjust sugar and lemon juice to balance sweetness and acidity according to preference.