Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Bring back the flavor of KFC’s discontinued coleslaw with this easy copycat recipe. Perfect for cookouts, picnics, and weeknight meals.
Servings 6 servings
Ingredients
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix
- 1 shallot grated
- ⅓ cup sugar white granulated
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Pulse the coleslaw mix two or three times in a food processor (or chop by hand with a large, sharp knife) to create a fine texture. Transfer the chopped cabbage to a medium-sized mixing bowl.16 ounces coleslaw mix
- Peel the shallot and grate it into the cabbage mixture.1 shallot
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the sugar, mayonnaise, buttermilk, whole milk, lemon juice, and vinegar.⅓ cup sugar, ½ cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup buttermilk, ¼ cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 ½ tablespoons white vinegar
- Pour the dressing mixture over the chopped coleslaw mix. Stir well to combine.
- Add the salt and pepper, then stir the mix again. Taste and adjust the seasonings if necessary.½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Cover and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least two hours before serving.
- When ready to serve, give the coleslaw another good stir. If there seems to be excess dressing, drain it off before serving.
Notes
- To make the recipe entirely from scratch, finely chop a small head of green cabbage to take the place of the coleslaw mix.
- For the best flavor, allow at least two hours of chill time, covered, in the refrigerator. Be sure to serve it chilled as well.
- Keeps in the refrigerator for up to 5 days well sealed in an airtight container. Not suitable for freezing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 341mg | Potassium: 183mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 0.5mg
