KFC Coleslaw Recipe

KFC coleslaw in a white bowl with a red rim.

This KFC Coleslaw Recipe is a fantastic copycat from the famous fried chicken chain. It's crunchy, sweet, and creamy, and it's the perfect side dish for all your summer barbecues and picnics.

Course Salad

Cuisine American

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings servings (1/2 cup each)

Calories 153kcal

Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons white vinegar
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
16 ounces coleslaw mix finely chopped (see note 1)
2 tablespoons minced onion

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Instructions

In a small bowl, add milk and white vinegar. Set aside to thicken at least 10 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, and thickened milk (buttermilk).
Add coleslaw mix and onion, then stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

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Notes

Coleslaw mix: Finely chop the bagged coleslaw mix so it's tiny. Or, substitute a pound of green cabbage and shred it yourself. Add 1 medium carrot, grated.
Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups of coleslaw, enough for 8 servings, 1/2 cup each.
Storage: From a food safety perspective, you can store leftovers in airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. However, the quality will decline over time so I don't recommend keeping it that long.
Sitting out at room temperature: Bacteria has a much better chance of growing in warm temperatures, so throw out any mayo-based coleslaw if left out for more than 2 hours at room temperature.

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