Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe – this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers.
Does anyone else remember the KFC Buffets?? I remember going to the KFC buffet during high school and it was like heaven. My mom would take me there after a volleyball game or maybe a track meet and I would eat ridiculous amounts of food. Now that I think about it, I wonder if I was the reason they stopped the buffet??
Food for thought…
I think this is about the time that my love affair with their coleslaw began. It’s completely ruined me for all other coleslaw. Oh, I’ve tried other coleslaw – of course! But it just isn’t the same. So sweet and a little bit tangy – coleslaw perfection!
I’ve been known to eat the entire family meal coleslaw by myself. Hands off people! No shame here. None. Now of course I can’t always make it over to KFC and making it at home is the next best thing. It’s easy too! Now I’m going to tell you the coleslaw secret: You have to let it chill for at least 2 hours. The longer the better. This stuff just gets better by the day.
This coleslaw is the perfect side dish for almost any sandwich and is amazing with pulled pork. I made this coleslaw to accompany our Spicy Pulled Pork Popper Sandwiches and it was divine!
When you first combine the ingredients you’re going to start doubting me. Don’t. It’s going to look a lot “dryer” thank KFC coleslaw at first. Let it chill and then you’ll see. Trust me.
This coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers. I’ve never brought home leftovers. Never. You can easily double the recipe for a crowd {and you should!}.
- ½ cup mayonnaise (I use light)
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 1½ Tbls apple cider vinegar
- 2 Tbls lemon juice (fresh is best)
- ⅓ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp pepper
- ½ tsp celery seed
- 16 oz shredded bagged cole slaw mix
- Whisk together all the ingredients except for the shredded cole slaw mix.
- Add the bag and mix until nicely blended with the dressing.
- Refrigerate 2-3 hours (or longer).
- Mix well again just before serving.
This coleslaw would go great with these recipes:
Mojo Beef Kabobs and Grilled Tri-Tip with 3-Onion Sauce
Fish Tacos with Roasted Corn Salsa
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patricia a brownfield says
September 26, 2017 at 12:04 PMjust wondering f i make this dressing, how long will it keep i the refridgerator, before i mix it with the cabbage?
Terry says
September 30, 2016 at 6:16 PMWe have a family field day every year! I make pulled pork and I make your Cole slaw. I have to quadruple the recipe. It is a huge hit!!!! So delicious!!!! Thank you so much for sharing it with us!!!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
October 6, 2016 at 9:21 AMSo glad you enjoy the recipe Terry! Thank you!
Cheryl Brown says
August 26, 2016 at 11:13 AMWOW!!! OUTTA DA PARK!!!
Kacey says
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SJ says
July 16, 2015 at 8:41 AMThis looks like a good basic coleslaw recipe, but there are better copycat KFC coleslaws. The veg needs to be more finely chopped which adds to “sporkable” coleslaw. Adds something to the true copycat.
Nicole says
July 5, 2015 at 12:00 PMI don’t usually comment on blog posts, but I made this recipe yesterday, and oh my, did it receive compliments galore!
I’ve had this recipe pinned on Pinterest for about 9 months now, and I decided to give it a whirl this 4th of July. I am a huge coleslaw snob, and this recipe has become my new favorite! It was so easy to make (especially never having made it before), and the outcome was absolutely delicious! When I brought it to my friend’s barbeque, I was sad that two other guests brought store-bought coleslaw from the deli. I subtly mentioned mine was a KFC copycat recipe and that I made it fresh today. It received so many compliments that I just had to compliment your recipe 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
July 8, 2015 at 10:46 AMYou are so sweet Nicole! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe so much! Thanks for letting me know!
Trinity says
March 14, 2015 at 2:23 PMCan you find a recipe for their macaroni and cheese? It is SO delicious! Thanks 🙂
Janet Fazio says
December 10, 2014 at 2:26 PMI can’t even tell you how excited I am to try this recipe. I LOVE the coleslaw from KFC.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
December 12, 2014 at 9:56 AMThat’s awesome Janet – enjoy!