Description
Creamy Kentucky fried chicken coleslaw brings Southern comfort to your table with crisp cabbage and tangy dressing. Homemade goodness delivers a quick side dish that rivals restaurant quality and welcomes diners to savor each cool, refreshing bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 cups finely chopped cabbage
- 1/4 cup shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons minced onion
Dressing Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons white vinegar
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Transform crisp cabbage and carrots into delicate, confetti-like shreds using a sharp knife, creating a uniform, fine texture that mimics restaurant-style chopping techniques.
- Craft a luscious dressing by vigorously whisking mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and pepper until the mixture achieves a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Gently fold the meticulously chopped vegetables into the creamy dressing, ensuring each fragment is thoroughly embraced by the tangy sauce.
- Seal the coleslaw in an airtight container and allow it to rest in the refrigerator, permitting the flavors to harmonize and intensify for a minimum of two hours, though overnight marination will yield optimal taste depth.
- Before serving, provide a gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and revive the vibrant vegetable medley, presenting a refreshing and authentic KFC-inspired side dish.
Notes
- Finely chopping vegetables ensures a consistent texture mimicking the classic KFC coleslaw, making each bite perfectly balanced.
- Chilling the coleslaw overnight allows the dressing to fully penetrate the vegetables, intensifying the tangy and sweet flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat mayonnaise with Greek yogurt or low-fat mayo to reduce calories without compromising taste.
- Customize by adding sliced green onions or a sprinkle of celery seeds for an extra layer of crunch and complexity.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg