Description
This KFC Copycat Coleslaw recipe closely mimics the famed fast-food side dish by combining finely chopped cabbage and carrot with a creamy, tangy dressing made from mayonnaise, buttermilk, and a blend of seasonings. It’s a refreshing, crunchy salad perfect as a side for fried foods or as a light snack.
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 or knife, finely chop the cabbage by pulsing it into small squares, taking care not to pulverize it. Similarly, finely chop the carrot. Combine both in a medium bowl.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, mix the buttermilk, white vinegar, finely chopped onion, whole milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper until smooth and well blended.
- Combine Dressing and Vegetables: Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture. Stir thoroughly to coat the vegetables evenly. It may seem dry at first but the cabbage will release moisture.
- Chill and Marinate: Refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the cabbage to soften and release more juices. Stir again before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, pulse cabbage in small batches rather than chopping all at once.
- The coleslaw tastes better after chilling as it allows the dressing to fully penetrate the vegetables.
- Use whole milk and buttermilk to replicate the creamy consistency of KFC coleslaw.
- Adjust sugar and vinegar to taste for a sweeter or tangier coleslaw.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: KFC coleslaw, copycat recipe, coleslaw, side dish, American recipe, creamy coleslaw
