This KFC-Style Coleslaw is the ultimate side dish. The secret to that iconic flavor isn’t just the sugar—it’s the mix of buttermilk and lemon juice. Together, they create a complex tang that plain vinegar alone can’t achieve. Chilling the slaw allows the dressing to draw just enough moisture from the cabbage, forming that signature creamy “soup” at the bottom of the bowl that everyone loves.
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Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Coleslaw mix (or shredded green/red cabbage) | 8 cups |
| Shredded carrots | 1 cup |
| Yellow or white onion, finely minced | ¼ cup |
| Mayonnaise (full-fat preferred) | 1½ cups |
| Buttermilk | ⅓ cup |
| Milk (whole or 2%) | 2 tablespoons |
| Granulated sugar | ¼ cup |
| Fresh lemon juice | 2 tablespoons |
| White vinegar | 1 tablespoon |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Black pepper | ¼ teaspoon |
