KFC Coleslaw 

This homemade KFC style coleslaw captures the creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet taste and texture of the iconic fast food side. It combines a silky dressing made from mayonnaise, buttermilk, whole milk, lemon juice, and vinegar with finely shredded cabbage, carrots (coleslaw mix), and minced shallot. The result delivers that signature crisp crunch and addictive flavor, which only improves when chilled for several hours or overnight. It’s perfect for BBQs, fried chicken dinners, or topping in sandwiches and tacos.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients 

• 16 oz bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)

• 1 large shallot, finely minced

• ½ cup mayonnaise

• ⅓ cup granulated sugar

• ¼ cup buttermilk

• ¼ cup whole milk

• 2 Tbsp lemon juice

• 1½ Tbsp white vinegar

• ½ tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

Directions

1. Prepare the dressing: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sugar, buttermilk, whole milk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth and fully combined.

2. Combine: Add the coleslaw mix and minced shallot into the bowl. Toss well until all the cabbage and carrots are evenly coated with the dressing.

3. Chill & meld: Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but preferably overnight, to allow flavors to meld and the slaw to soften slightly.

4. Serve: Stir again before serving to redistribute the dressing.

Nutrients (approximate)

• 1 serving (approx. 112 g / 1 cup):

  • Calories: 161 kcal

  • Fat: ~9.7 g

  • Carbohydrates: ~17.5 g (including ~15.2 g sugars, 2.2 g fiber)

  • Protein: ~1 g