CopyCat Coleslaw from KFC

         Everyone knows that the coleslaw from KFC is like the best coleslaw ever! I am ecstatic when the family wants to have chicken from there. However, after many tries, and much taste testing, I have found a recipe that is almost perfect coleslaw like KFC.  There was always one ingredient that I could not figure out what it was. I do believe I found it, if not it still tastes perfect!

            Coleslaw is the perfect side dish for any summertime meal or picnic, potluck or party. It is so quick to make, it is actually pretty healthy and it does taste delicious. You can make this recipe the day before you need it, or the same day. Either way it is going to always taste fabulous. This coleslaw has a sweet, yet tangy dressing.

            I can not recall even a single time that I have had to bring leftover coleslaw home from a picnic or potluck. The flavor is just that good! This is actually the recipe you may want to double to ensure that you have some when you get back home. I also can not think of a main course that would not taste good alongside a big bowl of coleslaw.

            Cabbage is a vegetable that is packed with nutrition, helps with digestion, helps with inflammation and may also help with high cholesterol, lower your blood pressure and help keep your heart healthy. Cabbage comes in different colors, with purple and green being the most common. It is lower in calories and can be made in a wide variety of ways. Purple cabbage can also help to strengthen your bones. Cabbage is also very high in fiber content, which is mandatory in a healthy diet.  You could make this even healthier by using vinegar instead of a creamy dressing.

Frequently Asked Questions:

            Does this taste like the restaurant coleslaw?

It tastes perfect. It is an exact taste of what you get with your chicken.

            How long can I keep this in my refrigerator?

Store it in an airtight closed container and you can store this for up to 5 days, in the refrigerator.

            What are the secret ingredients?

From my research, I have determined that the secret is onion powder and sugar.

What do you need to make CopyCat Coleslaw from KFC

            8 cups of finely chopped cabbage

            ¼ cup grated carrots

            ⅓ cup white sugar

            ⅛ tsp onion powder

            ½ tsp salt

            ⅛ tsp ground black pepper

            ¼ cup buttermilk

            ¼ cup milk

            ½ cup mayonnaise

            1 ½ tbsp white vinegar

            2 ½ cup lemon juice

How to make CopyCat Coleslaw from KFC

FIRST STEP:

Finely chop cabbage to get 8 cups of cabbage

Grate 1 carrot and mix with the cabbage

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SECOND STEP:

In a separate bowl, mix the sugar, onion powder, salt and pepper

In another bowl mix the buttermilk, milk, lemon juice, vinegar and the mayonnaise

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Combine well

THIRD STEP:

Stir in the sugar, onion powder, salt and pepper

Combine the mayonnaise with the cabbage and carrots.

FOURTH STEP:

Stir to coat real well

Chill in the refrigerator for 3 to 5 hours

FIFTH STEP:

Sprinkle with a light dusting of paprika before serving

Serve and enjoy!

YUM!