Copycat KFC Coleslaw

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4.75 from 4 votes

Copycat KFC Coleslaw is the perfect summer side dish and tastes exactly like the real thing!

Prep Time5

chill time30

Total Time35

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

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Servings: servings

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cabbage Mixture

8 cups finely chopped green cabbage
¼ cup finely chopped carrots or shredded

Dressing

⅔ cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons buttermilk
2 tablespoons milk
1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar
2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
⅓ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

Add 8 cups finely chopped green cabbage or coleslaw mix and ¼ cup finely chopped carrots or shredded to a large bowl and toss until combined.
Add the ⅔ cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 2 tablespoons milk, 1 ½ teaspoons distilled white vinegar, 2 ½ teaspoons lemon juice, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper. Whisk until combined.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture and toss until the cabbage is evenly coated.
Cover the bowl and chill the coleslaw in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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Originally posted by Mandi from a guest post

Updated March 24, 2025

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