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
Chelsea @ Making Home Base says
Stopping by from TT&J! I loveeee KFC coleslaw but I’ve never made coleslaw myself even though bbq all the time! Totally pinning and trying this recipe!! Thanks Trish 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Definitely perfect for bbqs Chelseas! Thanks for the pin 🙂
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
Love me some KFC coleslaw!! Thanks for sharing! Stopping by from the weekend wrap-up party at TT&J! Have a great weekend!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too! Thanks for stopping by Tonya!
Wendy @ AMFT says
Love the recipe and beautiful photos! Although…I have to admit the sammy looks totally delish too!
I loved meeting you last weekend and hanging out at BBC! 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you Wendy! It was absolutely awesome to meet you guys too 🙂 We had so much fun!
Shannon {Cozy Country Living} says
I can’t wait to try that coleslaw! I usually do not like fast foods, but I love KFC coleslaw…and you are right, once you really like that, I ruins all other coleslaw recipes for you. Thanks so much for sharing this:)
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Totally! It’s the best!
Kara says
I love KFC’s cole slaw so I’m definitely going to be making this!! Thanks for sharing!
Tonia@thegunnysack says
Fantastic Trish! And your pictures are gorgeous, as always!
Stephanie says
This looks SO good. I wish my bunch liked coleslaw!
Amy @ So There by Amy says
Haha, this was like one of my first ever blog posts several years ago! (Your photos are obviously better, since I didn’t even take any!)
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I love KFC coleslaw…it IS the best by far!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s too funny Amy! Thanks for visiting!
Gloria @ Simply Gloria says
This is going to blow my hubby’s mind! This is the only kind of coleslaw he’ll eat! Thanks, Trish!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
There is just something about KFC’s coleslaw! I am so excited to try this copycat recipe out!!!
Kathy says
Oh yum! My family would love this!
Happy Valley Chow says
I like to consider myself a coleslaw connoisseur, I tend to always get a side of coleslaw if a restaurant offers it and see what I think. I do, actually, really enjoy KFCs coleslaw, I will have to give this recipe a try. I absolutely LOVE the pulled pork popper, that just looks off the chart delicious!
Happy Blogging!
Happy Valley Chow
Meghan @ The Tasty Fork says
When I was in High School (Gosh, a LOOOONG time ago!), I would go to KFC and always order biscuits and coleslaw. I loved eating both of those things together…who needs the chicken! lol
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Yeah right – couldn’t be more than a couple of years ago right? Mmmm, now you’ve got me thinking of biscuits!
Becca {Crumbs and Chaos} says
I’m kind of a coleslaw hoarder myself…can’t get enough of the stuff!! This looks perfect, Trish!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Glad to not be alone in this Becca 🙂 Thanks so much for the sweet comment!
Lisa says
We owned a KFC for many years….there is NO mayonnaise in it, rather Miracle whip!!! It also does not include any buttermilk! Sorry!
Giggle Fairy says
I’m a big time KFC coleslaw fan. I love the sweetness of it! Don’t get me wrong, I’ll eat coleslaw from other places, but KFC’s is by far my favorite. And like other’s have mentioned, I’ve also been guilty of going to KFC strictly for their sides, not their chicken. Lisa, I can believe Miracle Whip is the product used for the sweet flavor rather than mayo. I’ve preferred Miracle Whip on my sandwiches and in my potato salads since childhood. No mayo for, but I’m most definitely trying this recipe. Trish, I chose your recipe over the other “copycat” recipes because of the look of your coleslaw (beautiful photos and looks like what I am used to getting at KFC) and there aren’t large chunks of foods that I know aren’t in KFC’s slaw, onions, green onions, celery, grapes, etc. While I like to eat these things, I’m simply looking for what I get at the restaurant. Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us! Can’t wait to give this a try.
Fredrico says
I have been going to KFC just for their sides too. Coleslaw & potato wedges both in large size. I just have to remember to ask first for my senior discount. This coleslaw is something I will have to try. However my favorite coleslaw of all time was at the old ( now telling my age) L & K restaurants which closed down many, many years ago. Have searched internet for information on the recipe but have never found out how they made such a creamy sauce. Used to go out late at night just for their bowl of coleslaw and some French fries. Believe me it was the best coleslaw ever made.
lewis says
Thanks for the info.
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
Love it Trish! Your photos are gorgeous!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Dorothy!