KFC-Style Coleslaw — Creamy, Tangy, and Just Like the Original (Only Better!)

This KFC-inspired Coleslaw delivers the perfect balance of creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet flavors that make it a classic side dish. The combination of buttermilk and fresh lemon juice adds a bright, complex tang that plain vinegar alone can’t achieve. Chilling the slaw allows the dressing to meld with the cabbage, creating that beloved creamy layer at the bottom of the bowl.

Copycat KFC-Style Coleslaw

Ingredients:

Ingredient Amount
Coleslaw mix (or finely shredded green/red cabbage) 8 cups
Shredded carrots 1 cup
Yellow or white onion, finely minced ¼ cup
Mayonnaise (full-fat recommended) 1½ cups
Buttermilk ⅓ cup
Milk (whole or 2%) 2 tbsp
Granulated sugar ¼ cup
Fresh lemon juice 2 tbsp
White vinegar 1 tbsp
Salt ½ tsp
Black pepper ¼ tsp
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