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
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SJ says
This 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
I 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
You are so sweet Nicole! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe so much! Thanks for letting me know!
Trinity says
Can you find a recipe for their macaroni and cheese? It is SO delicious! Thanks 🙂
Janet Fazio says
I can’t even tell you how excited I am to try this recipe. I LOVE the coleslaw from KFC.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
That’s awesome Janet – enjoy!
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Linda says
Hi Trish,
I was wondering, for the copycat recipe for KFC Coleslaw, could i use Miracle Whip instead of Mayonnaise?
Liz says
Thank you Trish for the nice recipes.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
You are so welcome Liz! Hope you’re having a great week!
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Dj says
Found this on Pinterest and made it for a company potluck. Wow! It’s delicious and people loved it and it’s so easy to make. I’ll be making it again for an outdoor crawfish boil this weekend. It will be perfect. Thank you for sharing!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So glad you gave it a try! Thanks for letting me know 🙂
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!
Amanda R says
This is the best homemade coleslaw recipe I have ever tried. I’ve been searching for the perfect one for so long, and the search is now over! While I don’t think it tastes exactly like KFC’s, I do love this one, and I will make it again and again. The only change I made was to use a scant 1/8 tsp of celery seed as I just don’t care for the stuff (a little goes a long way for me). Thanks for an awesome recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Super happy to hear that Amanda! So glad you gave it a try!
Debra Anderson says
I love this recipe! I will take coleslaw over any other side dish if it’s available. And I especially love it on fish sandwiches, with a dab of tarter sauce. It’s delicious!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Me too Debra! Thank you!
Irene Wilson says
I love this coleslaw recipe but I add 1/2 tsp garlic powder and a few stalks of green onions including the white parts. I also like to marinate the onions in the sugar and vinegar before adding the rest of the ingredients. I actually make a sandwich just using the coleslaw. Better the next day. Also have added red and green chopped peppers to make it even more colorful and nutritious.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Sounds fabulous Irene!
Tara says
Hey there is still a KFC buffet in TN I went to it yesterday yum yum!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
So JEALOUS Tara 🙂