Description
This Better Than KFC Copycat Coleslaw is creamy, crunchy, sweet, and tangy in every bite. Made with fresh cabbage, carrots, and a rich homemade dressing, this easy recipe delivers the classic flavor everyone loves with an even fresher taste. It’s the perfect side dish for barbecue nights, quick dinners, summer cookouts, picnic food ideas, and easy family meals. Whether you need a refreshing side for fried chicken, burgers, pulled pork sandwiches, or grilled meats, this homemade coleslaw recipe is simple to prepare and packed with delicious flavor.
Ingredients
8 cups finely chopped green cabbage
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely grated onion
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Remove the outer leaves from the cabbage, wash thoroughly, and finely chop the cabbage into small pieces for the best texture.
2. Peel and finely shred the carrots using a box grater or food processor.
3. Add the chopped cabbage and shredded carrots into a large mixing bowl and toss lightly.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, buttermilk, white vinegar, lemon juice, grated onion, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy.
5. Pour the dressing gradually over the cabbage mixture while gently tossing to evenly coat the vegetables.
6. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to blend together.
7. Stir the coleslaw again before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
8. Serve cold alongside fried chicken, barbecue dishes, burgers, sandwiches, or picnic meals.
Notes
Freshly chopped cabbage creates the most authentic creamy coleslaw texture and keeps the slaw crisp longer.
For the best flavor, prepare the coleslaw several hours ahead or overnight before serving.
Add the dressing gradually because cabbage releases moisture as it chills in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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