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Creamy KFC Style Coleslaw Recipe Easy Homemade Summer BBQ Side

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A creamy, tangy, and crunchy coleslaw recipe inspired by KFC’s classic side, perfect for summer BBQs and easy to make with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
  • 1 cup carrots, peeled and finely grated
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, finely minced (optional)
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (Hellmann’s or Best Foods recommended)
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk (or substitute with 1/4 cup milk plus 1 tsp lemon juice)
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Finely shred about 4 cups of green cabbage using a sharp knife or mandoline. Peel and grate 1 cup of carrots, then finely mince 1/4 cup of yellow onion. Combine all in a large mixing bowl. For milder onion flavor, soak minced onion in cold water for 5 minutes, then drain.
  2. Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper until smooth and creamy.
  3. Combine and chill: Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetables. Toss gently but thoroughly until every shred is coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Final taste and adjust: After chilling, taste the coleslaw and add more salt or vinegar if desired. Give it a final gentle toss and serve chilled.

Notes

For best texture, shred cabbage and carrots finely. Chill coleslaw for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld and cabbage soften slightly while keeping crunch. Adjust vinegar and salt to taste after chilling. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. For dairy-free version, use vegan mayo and coconut or almond milk with lemon juice instead of buttermilk and mayonnaise.

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