KFC Copycat Coleslaw Recipe
This KFC Copycat Coleslaw recipe recreates the iconic creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet coleslaw served at KFC. Made with finely chopped cabbage and carrots tossed in a homemade dressing of mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, and seasonings, it’s a perfect side dish that combines crisp freshness with rich flavor. Easy to prepare and great for picnics, barbecues, or family dinners, this coleslaw mimics the classic southern fast-food favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- ½ head cabbage, finely chopped (about 4 cups)
- ½ medium carrot, finely chopped
Dressing
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 4¼ teaspoons white vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅜ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Chop the Vegetables: Using a food processor, pulse the cabbage until finely chopped into small squares, working in small batches to avoid pulverizing it. Repeat the same process for the carrot. Combine the chopped cabbage and carrot in a medium bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together buttermilk, white vinegar, finely chopped onion, whole milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Mix: Pour the dressing over the bowl containing the cabbage and carrot mixture. Stir thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated. The mixture might initially seem dry, but the cabbage will release moisture over time.
- Chill Before Serving: Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld together and the cabbage to absorb the dressing’s moisture. Stir once more before serving for best results.
Notes
- For best texture, avoid over-processing the cabbage so it retains a slight crunch instead of becoming mushy.
- If buttermilk is unavailable, substitute with 2 tablespoons milk plus 2 teaspoons lemon juice, allowed to sit for 5 minutes before use.
- Adjust sugar and salt to taste for a personal preference of sweetness or seasoning.
- This coleslaw tastes even better after resting overnight.
- Keep the coleslaw refrigerated and consume within 2-3 days for optimal freshness.
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