Description
This KFC Copycat Coleslaw recipe delivers the classic creamy, tangy coleslaw with finely chopped cabbage and carrots, tossed in a smooth dressing made with buttermilk, mayonnaise, and a balance of vinegar, lemon juice, and sugar. Perfect as a side dish to complement fried chicken or other comfort foods, it’s easy to prepare and refrigerated for the flavors to meld beautifully.
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 black pepper
Instructions
- Chop Vegetables: Using a food processor, pulse the cabbage until finely chopped into small squares, being careful not to pulverize it. Repeat the process with the carrot. Transfer the chopped cabbage and carrot into a medium bowl.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate small bowl, combine buttermilk, white vinegar, finely chopped onion, whole milk, mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Mix: Pour the dressing over the chopped cabbage and carrot. Stir well to ensure the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly. The mixture may appear dry initially, but the moisture will be drawn out from the cabbage shortly.
- Refrigerate: Cover the bowl and refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 30 minutes. This resting time allows the flavors to meld and the cabbage to release moisture, resulting in the classic creamy coleslaw texture.
- Serve: Before serving, give the coleslaw a good stir to distribute the dressing evenly. Serve chilled as a side dish.
Notes
- For best texture, pulse the cabbage and carrot just until finely chopped to avoid mushiness.
- Refrigerating for longer than 30 minutes can enhance flavor but avoid leaving it more than 24 hours to keep crunchiness.
- Use whole milk and buttermilk to achieve the authentic creamy dressing taste.
- Adjust sugar and lemon juice to taste for desired sweetness and tanginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: KFC coleslaw copycat, coleslaw recipe, creamy coleslaw, homemade coleslaw, side dish, American coleslaw
