5 from 33 votes
KFC Coleslaw Recipe
KFC Coleslaw Recipe features finely chopped cabbage and onion mixed with a creamy dressing made from mayonnaise, buttermilk, sugar, vinegar, and seasoning. The dressing thickens as it rests, allowing the flavors to blend and coat the crisp vegetables evenly. This coleslaw offers a balance of tangy, sweet, and savory notes with a smooth, slightly creamy texture. It is ideal as a side dish for barbecues, sandwiches, or fried foods.
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings:
8
servings (1/2 cup each)
Calories:
153 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 16 ounces coleslaw mix finely chopped (see note 1)
- 2 tablespoons onion minced
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add milk and white vinegar. Set aside to thicken at least 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, salt, pepper, and thickened milk (buttermilk).
- Add coleslaw mix and onion, then stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Notes
- For best texture, finely chop the coleslaw mix or shred your own cabbage and carrot to about similar small pieces.
- Refrigerate the salad at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to develop fully.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge; consume within 4 days although quality declines after 2 days.
- Do not leave coleslaw out at room temperature over 2 hours to avoid bacterial growth.
Nutrition Information
Serving
0.5 cup
Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
(35%)
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
8mg
(3%)
Sodium
251mg
(10%)
Potassium
126mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
90IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 servings (1/2 cup each)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5 cup | |
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 251mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 126mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.