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!}.
More Favorite Side Dishes
- Cucumber Salad
- Creamed Corn – Two Ways!
- Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
- My Mom’s Broccoli Salad with Bacon
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Green Bean Recipe (my Nana’s and it is SO good!)
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
How To Make Coleslaw
Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I use light
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 16 oz shredded bagged cole slaw mix
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
Kris Marie says
Just made this and it’s in my fridge to use on our fish tacos for dinner later! Mmmmm it is sooo good. Thank you!
patricia a brownfield says
just wondering f i make this dressing, how long will it keep i the refridgerator, before i mix it with the cabbage?
Terry says
We 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
So glad you enjoy the recipe Terry! Thank you!
Cheryl Brown says
WOW!!! OUTTA DA PARK!!!