Description
Love that creamy, crunchy KFC-style coleslaw? This homemade KFC Coleslaw Copycat is spot-on — tangy, slightly sweet, and perfectly textured. With crisp cabbage, fresh carrots, and a smooth dressing, it’s the ultimate side for fried chicken, BBQ, or any classic comfort meal. This easy recipe is ideal for quick lunches, summer parties, potlucks, and more. Whether you’re seeking a quick lunch idea or a nostalgic flavor fix, this is your go-to coleslaw recipe.
Ingredients
3 cups finely chopped green cabbage
1/2 cup finely chopped carrots
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1. Finely chop the green cabbage and carrots into a minced texture and combine in a large bowl.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and onion powder until smooth.
3. Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and stir thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.
4. Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
5. Stir well before serving and enjoy chilled.
Notes
Use freshly chopped cabbage for best texture and flavor.
Make it the night before to enhance flavor — it’s even better the next day.
Taste and adjust sugar or vinegar to customize the balance of sweet and tangy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg