Copycat KFC Coleslaw Recipe
This Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe replicates the classic creamy, tangy coleslaw served at KFC, featuring finely chopped cabbage and carrots tossed in a sweet and zesty dressing made with mayonnaise, buttermilk, lemon juice, and vinegar. Perfect as a refreshing side dish for fried chicken or barbecue meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
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Vegetables
- 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage
- ¼ cup finely chopped carrots or shredded
Dressing
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar
- 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, add 8 cups of finely chopped green cabbage and ¼ cup of finely chopped or shredded carrots. Toss them together until they are evenly mixed.
- Prepare dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar, 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Mix dressing with vegetables: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Toss everything thoroughly to ensure the cabbage and carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Chill: Cover the bowl containing the coleslaw with plastic wrap or a lid, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the coleslaw to chill before serving.
Notes
- For best results, finely chop the cabbage into very small pieces to closely mimic the texture of the original KFC coleslaw.
- You can prepare this coleslaw a few hours in advance and keep it chilled; flavors improve as it sits.
- Adjust the sugar and lemon juice according to your taste preference for sweetness and tanginess.
- If buttermilk is not available, you can substitute it by adding 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup milk and letting it sit for 5 minutes.
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