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Better Than KFC Copycat Coleslaw

  • Author: Sara McKenney
  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Better Than KFC Copycat Coleslaw is creamy, crisp, sweet, and tangy with the perfect refreshing crunch in every bite. Made with finely chopped cabbage, fresh carrots, and a rich homemade dressing, this easy recipe tastes even better than the classic restaurant version. It’s the perfect side dish for fried chicken, barbecue, burgers, sandwiches, picnics, potlucks, and summer dinners. Whether you need quick dinner ideas, easy side dishes, cookout favorites, or classic comfort food recipes, this homemade coleslaw delivers incredible flavor with simple ingredients and minimal prep time. The creamy dressing blends beautifully with the crunchy vegetables, creating a refreshing dish everyone will love.

Ingredients

8 cups green cabbage finely chopped

1 medium carrot finely grated

2 tablespoons onion finely minced

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/4 cup whole milk

1/4 cup buttermilk

2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Remove the outer leaves and core from the cabbage, then finely chop the cabbage into very small pieces.

2. Peel and finely grate the carrot using a box grater.

3. Finely mince the onion and place all vegetables into a large mixing bowl.

4. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until smooth.

5. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir gently until evenly coated.

6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best flavor.

7. Stir the coleslaw before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.

8. Serve chilled alongside fried chicken, barbecue, burgers, or sandwiches.

Notes

Finely chopping the cabbage creates the authentic creamy restaurant-style texture.

Chilling the coleslaw overnight gives the best flavor and consistency.

Stir the coleslaw well before serving because the dressing settles during refrigeration.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 11g
  • Sodium: 190mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 8mg

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