Copycat KFC Coleslaw

Name: Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/3 cup sugar; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound finely chopped cabbage (about 8 cups); 2 medium carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups); 3 tablespoons grated onion

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 8 servings

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Who needs the drive-thru? This KFC coleslaw recipe is the perfect copycat recipe when you’re craving that signature sweet-and-tangy flavor and creamy dressing.

Ingredients

1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4-1/2 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 pound finely chopped cabbage (about 8 cups)
2 medium carrots, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
3 tablespoons grated onion

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the first 7 ingredients until combined. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours and up to 3 days before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 160 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 421mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein.

We love going to Kentucky Fried Chicken. Although we enjoy the chicken, we actually go for the coleslaw. We buy several pints at a time. I tried for several years before getting the recipe right. If you are in a hurry get a bag of the preshredded slaw mix. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky

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