Description
Make the best KFC-style coleslaw at home with this easy, creamy, and tangy recipe. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and crunch, it’s the ideal side for fried chicken, BBQ, or sandwiches. Ready in just 10 minutes, plus chilling time!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Coleslaw:
- 4 cups finely shredded green cabbage
- ¼ cup shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
For the Dressing:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
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Prepare the Vegetables
- Finely shred the cabbage and carrot. Mince the onion.
- For a finer texture, pulse cabbage, carrot, and onion in a food processor until finely chopped.
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Make the Dressing
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, milk, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and black pepper.
- Whisk until sugar dissolves and dressing is smooth.
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Combine Everything
- Add shredded cabbage, carrot, and onion to the bowl with the dressing.
- Stir until vegetables are fully coated in the dressing.
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Chill for Best Flavor
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Stir before serving to evenly distribute the dressing.
Notes
- Apple Twist: Add finely chopped apple for extra sweetness.
- Spicy Kick: Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or diced jalapeños.
- Lighter Version: Substitute mayonnaise with Greek yogurt.
- Vinegar-Based: Reduce mayo and add more vinegar for a tangier version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- chill time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: no cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: KFC coleslaw recipe, creamy coleslaw, homemade coleslaw, easy coleslaw, tangy coleslaw