Better Than KFC Copycat Coleslaw
A creamy, sweet, and tangy coleslaw that rivals the fast-food favorite, packed with crunch and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage (about one medium head)
- 1/4 cup finely chopped carrot
- 2 tablespoons finely minced yellow onion
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Chop the veggies: In a large mixing bowl, add the finely chopped cabbage, carrot, and onion.
- Whisk the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, granulated sugar, milk, buttermilk, white vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until smooth.
- Combine: Pour the creamy dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until coated.
- Chill: Cover and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Stir before serving, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
Fresh ingredients enhance the dish. Letting the coleslaw sit in the fridge improves the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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