KFC’s coleslaw is a well-loved side dish with a sweet and tangy flavor. While the exact recipe may be a closely guarded secret, you can make a version that closely resembles KFC coleslaw with the following ingredients and instructions:
Ingredients:
For the Coleslaw:
- 1 small head of green cabbage, finely chopped or shredded
- 2 medium carrots, grated
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
For the Dressing:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the chopped or shredded cabbage, grated carrots, and chopped onion. Mix them together and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the coleslaw dressing. In this bowl, combine the 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, 3 tablespoons of white vinegar, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/8 teaspoon of black pepper. Stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Pour the coleslaw dressing over the cabbage, carrots, and onions in the large mixing bowl. Gently toss the ingredients to ensure they are evenly coated with the dressing.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least a few hours, or preferably overnight. This will allow the flavors to meld and the coleslaw to become more flavorful.
- Before serving, taste the coleslaw and adjust the salt, sugar, or vinegar to your preference. Add more mayonnaise or buttermilk if you want a creamier texture.
- Serve your homemade KFC-style coleslaw as a side dish with fried chicken or any other main course of your choice.
While this homemade coleslaw recipe is not an exact copy of KFC’s secret coleslaw recipe, it comes quite close and is a delicious and tangy side dish for any meal. Enjoy!
