Delicious Copycat KFC Coleslaw recipe –Â this coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers.
Does anyone else remember the KFC Buffets?? I remember going to the KFC buffet during high school and it was like heaven. My mom would take me there after a volleyball game or maybe a track meet and I would eat ridiculous amounts of food. Now that I think about it, I wonder if I was the reason they stopped the buffet??
Food for thought…
I think this is about the time that my love affair with their coleslaw began. It’s completely ruined me for all other coleslaw. Oh, I’ve tried other coleslaw – of course! But it just isn’t the same. So sweet and a little bit tangy – coleslaw perfection!
I’ve been known to eat the entire family meal coleslaw by myself. Hands off people! No shame here. None. Now of course I can’t always make it over to KFC and making it at home is the next best thing. It’s easy too! Now I’m going to tell you the coleslaw secret: You have to let it chill for at least 2 hours. The longer the better. This stuff just gets better by the day.
This coleslaw is the perfect side dish for almost any sandwich and is amazing with pulled pork. I made this coleslaw to accompany our Spicy Pulled Pork Popper Sandwiches and it was divine!
When you first combine the ingredients you’re going to start doubting me. Don’t. It’s going to look a lot “dryer” thank KFC coleslaw at first. Let it chill and then you’ll see. Trust me.
This coleslaw is the perfect side dish to every barbecue and it’s great to bring to pot lucks and other get-togethers. I’ve never brought home leftovers. Never. You can easily double the recipe for a crowd {and you should!}.
More Favorite Side Dishes
- Cucumber Salad
- Creamed Corn – Two Ways!
- Loaded Scalloped Potatoes
- My Mom’s Broccoli Salad with Bacon
- Twice Baked Potatoes
- Green Bean Recipe (my Nana’s and it is SO good!)
- Baked Sweet Potatoes
- Mashed Potatoes
- Twice Baked Potato Casserole
How To Make Coleslaw
Copycat KFC Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise I use light
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh is best
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp celery seed
- 16 oz shredded bagged cole slaw mix
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients except for the shredded cole slaw mix.
- Add the bag and mix until nicely blended with the dressing.
- Refrigerate 2-3 hours (or longer).
- Mix well again just before serving.
Nutrition
sarah says
There are still 2 KFC buffets here in southern California that i know of. I used to pig out on mac and cheese and their biscuits. 🙂 Oh man, now i want some crispy strips, potato wedges and a biscuit!!! I’m going to give the recipe a try 🙂
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Okay, you have to tell me where so I can stop by next time we’re down there 🙂
Paulette says
I love love love KFC cole slaw and, like you, could make a meal out of it. I’m definitely going to try this one because it appears to be much healthier then the recipe I use now but supposedly, the one I use is an authentic KFC recipe but has waaaaay too much sugar in it in addition to Miracle Whip which has its own health issues http://www.recipelink.com/msgbrd/board_14/2005/MAR/16646.html
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Awesome Paulette! Cole slaw definitely needs a little sugar but not too much 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
denise smith says
this is how i feel, because i too love love love this coleslaw….HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY …lol..thanks for recipe!!!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
LOL! Thanks Denise!! And thanks for stopping by 🙂
tracy says
Is it mayo or miracle whip for the KFC recipe?
sister says
what kind of mayonaisse?they all have different tastes..thanks
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I use Best Foods. Have a wonderful weekend!
Elisha says
I feel the same way about KFC coleslaw! I have a similar copycat recipe as you’ve posted but mine calls for 1T. Minced onion and no celery seed and variable amounts of the same ingredients as yours. It is almost spot on the same as KFC coleslaw!
carrian says
Love this copycat recipe!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Carrian!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
I love coleslaw and I’ve always had a weakness for KFCs! Pinned!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Averie!
Deborah says
I have to admit – I’m not the biggest coleslaw fan, but on the rare occasion we have kfc, I always have to have coleslaw!! I’m sure I’d like this even better!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Deborah! KFC coleslaw has always been my fave 🙂
Carolyn Bogart says
this really looks great….I did notice that you’re using Mayo..I’ve seen copy cat KFC coleslaw before…and they used KRAFT MIRACLE WHIP (that’s the only time I ever bought that) and it was fairly close. I’m dying to try you’rs since it uses regular Mayo (Hellman’s/Best Foods all the way) thank you for this version…
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Interesting Carolyn – now I want to try it with the miracle whip and taste the difference 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Genny says
Hi, I just can’t believe there is Miracle Whip in this slaw. I can SMELL miracle Whip. MAYO all the way
meg says
YUM! when i was pregnant with my first, i used to drive through KFC just to get their coleslaw 🙂 i need to try this! thanks for sharing 🙂
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Natasha in Oz says
This looks amazing! I love KFC coleslaw and have often tried to replicate it but never can. I’ll give your recipe a try!
If you have a minute to spare I’d be thrilled if you could link this yummy recipe post to my weekly ‘Say G’Day Saturday’ linky party which is on now. Hope you can join in!
Best wishes,
Natasha in Oz
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thank you so much Natasha! This really is a greaty copycat recipe 🙂 Thanks for visiting!
Diana Rambles says
YUM!
Bill Beaman says
Wow! Am I reading this? Amazing! lol.
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Thanks Bill! It really is amazing!
Heather Who Needs a Cape? says
KFC Coleslaw is one of my absolute fav’s. This looks so good – I’m going to have to try it!
Found you at Cheerio’s and Latte’s!
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
Isn’t is the best? Thanks for stopping by Heather!
Darlene says
Hi Trish,
I love KFC coleslaw. The only KFC in town closed a couple of years ago. I use to pick up a family meal and head over to the nearest park for a picnic. Good memories.
Thanks so much for sharing. I look forward to giving it a try.
Bye for now, Darlene
Trish - Mom On Timeout says
I just love it Darlene! I sure hope you give it a try!