Description
This copycat KFC coleslaw features crunchy cabbage, sweet carrot, and a creamy, tangy dressing that mimics the classic fast-food favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (12 cups) green cabbage, finely shredded
- 140 g (1 cup) carrot, finely grated
- 240 g (1 cup) full-fat mayonnaise
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) buttermilk
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) white vinegar
- 45 g (3 tbsp) granulated sugar
- 5 g (1 tsp) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp celery seed
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage and carrot. Chill shredded veg in the fridge for 10 minutes before dressing.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, buttermilk, white vinegar, and sugar until smooth. Add salt, pepper, onion powder, and celery seed, and whisk until glossy.
- Pour the dressing over the chilled cabbage and carrot. Toss until evenly coated.
- Let the dressed coleslaw rest in the fridge for 30-60 minutes before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve in a chilled bowl.
Notes
For best texture, avoid using pre-packaged coleslaw mix. Dressing can be made ahead of time; keep covered and chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4.5g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg