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Famous KFC-Style Coleslaw Classic

A perfect creamy, sweet-tangy copycat of the iconic KFC coleslaw, made with finely shredded cabbage and a smooth, flavorful dressing.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Copycat
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

Coleslaw Base
  • 4 cups green cabbage finely shredded
  • 0.5 cup carrots finely shredded
Creamy Dressing
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp onion powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Finely shred cabbage and carrots into small, uniform pieces.
  2. Whisk together mayonnaise, milk, sugar, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and onion powder to form dressing.
  3. Combine cabbage mixture with dressing and stir until fully coated.
  4. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. Stir before serving and enjoy chilled.

Notes

Best served after chilling overnight. Do not freeze.