Description
Creamy, sweet, and tangy KFC-style coleslaw made with finely chopped cabbage, carrots, and onions tossed in a rich, slightly sweet vinegar dressing. This copycat version is crisp, refreshing, and easy to prepare at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 small head cabbage, finely chopped
- 2 carrots, finely chopped or shredded
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons vinegar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk, optional
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon mild spice or seasoning, optional
Instructions
- Finely chop the cabbage, carrots, and onion and place them in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, and optional buttermilk until smooth and creamy.
- Season the dressing with salt, black pepper, and optional mild seasoning.
- Pour the dressing over the chopped vegetables and toss thoroughly until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Chilling allows the flavors to blend and gives the coleslaw its classic texture.
- Stir again before serving and adjust seasoning to taste.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use low-fat mayonnaise and reduce the sugar.
- Finely chopping the vegetables helps recreate the classic KFC-style texture.
- For a crunchier coleslaw, use slightly less dressing.
- The flavor develops as the coleslaw chills, so refrigeration is recommended before serving.
- The article compares KFC portions rather than providing an exact homemade recipe, so ingredient quantities are adapted for a practical copycat preparation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
Keywords: KFC coleslaw, copycat KFC coleslaw, creamy coleslaw, cabbage salad, easy coleslaw, homemade coleslaw