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    KFC Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

    Published: May 2, 2019 · Modified: Nov 12, 2020 by Anna 132 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    KFC Coleslaw Copycat - make your restaurant favorite right in your kitchen! Perfect for the summer BBQ's and potlucks! This recipe is spot on!

    We have our restaurant favorites, like my Cheddar Bay Biscuits. It's always fun to make them at home from scratch! We serve the coleslaw with Slow Cooker Baked Beans and Air Fryer Fried Chicken.

    KFC Coleslaw in a white serving bowl.

    KFC COLESLAW COPYCAT

    Last weekend, we kicked off the summer with our annual BBQ Bash! There were ribs on the grill, corn on the cob and coleslaw in the bowls. There were s'mores and sticky fingers and lots of fun and laughter! We live in Kansas and as true mid-westerners, we love our BBQ. My Hubby takes pride in his ribs (baby back, beef, short ribs - any kind) and has his technique down to perfection. I take care of the sides and dessert. This KFC Coleslaw Copycat is simply perfect. The taste is spot on! Don't forget the two secret ingredients to make it just like (or even better) the restaurant kind!

    HOW TO MAKE KFC COLESLAW COPYCAT

    • Shredd cabbage, dice onion and carrots.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the veggies and stir all with a wooden spoon.
    • Cover the bowl with a saran wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Stir again before serving.

    What is KFC Coleslaw made of?

    To make the coleslaw you will need:

    • cabbage
    • carrots
    • onions
    • mayonnaise
    • milk
    • buttermilk
    • apple cider vinegar
    • lemon juice
    • sugar
    • salt and pepper

    Does it taste like the restaurant coleslaw?

    Yes! It is spot on. We had our own KFC coleslaw made from scratch in our own kitchen and to go with our perfect BBQ ribs! One fantastic meal! You have to try this KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe!

    Overhead shot of coleslaw in white salad bowl.

    The secret to KFC Coleslaw recipe:

    I did a little bit of research and in no time I was whipping up the famous KFC copycat in my own kitchen. The hardest part was waiting for the whole thing to mingle flavors while chilling in the fridge. My own coleslaw lacked in flavor. It turned out that sugar and onion were the secret ingredients! It gave the coleslaw the characteristic flavor.

    How long does it last?

    You can keep the coleslaw in a container with lid, in the fridge for up to 5 days. Always stir before serving.

    What to serve with this coleslaw:

    • Easy Grilled Chicken
    • Parmesan Crusted Salmon
    • Instant Pot Pulled Pork

    If you like this recipe and give it a try, snap a photo and share it on INSTAGRAM! Tag me@crunchycreamysweet so I can check it out! 

    KFC COLESLAW COPYCAT RECIPE:

    KFC Coleslaw in a white serving bowl.

    KFC Coleslaw Copycat recipe

    Author: Anna
    KFC Coleslaw Copycat - make your restaurant favorite right in your kitchen! Perfect for the summer BBQ's and potlucks!
    4.98 from 40 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Salad
    Cuisine American
    Servings 9 people
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
     
     

    • ½ cup mayonnaise
    • ¼ cup milk
    • ¼ cup buttermilk
    • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 and ½ tablespoon white or apple cider vinegar
    • 2 and ½ tablespoon lemon juice
    • 4 cups shredded then diced cabbage about ½ of a medium head
    • 1 medium carrot
    • ¼ medium yellow onion minced

    Instructions
     

    • Shred the cabbage and carrot and dice finely.
    • Mix all veggies in a large mixing bowl.
    • In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients. Pour over the veggies and stir all with a wooden spoon.
    • Cover the bowl with a saran wrap and place in the fridge for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
    • Stir again before serving.

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    Notes

    Total time doesn't include chilling time of 4 hours.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 352mg | Potassium: 44mg | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1160IU | Vitamin C: 0.7mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.1mg
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    1. BethAnn says

      August 04, 2022 at 6:45 pm

      Love it! Along with everyone else.
      Don’t live by a KFC anymore but when I make this brings back great memories.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 03, 2022 at 10:25 pm

        I am so glad! Thank you, BethAnn!

        Reply
    2. Denise says

      June 27, 2022 at 2:34 pm

      Love it. Thanks.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 08, 2022 at 4:30 pm

        Thank you, Denise!

        Reply
    3. Jennifer says

      May 28, 2022 at 9:23 pm

      Mmmm. Yum. Really great and just like KFC, which is my favorite. I didn't have buttermilk, so just used half a cup of milk and added some of the lemon juice to it. Worked perfectly! I used too much cabbage for the recipe, but that just means I'll have more!

      Reply
      • Jennifer says

        May 28, 2022 at 9:25 pm

        5 stars
        Also, I used a food processor for the vegetables. Really made them the right size.

        Reply
        • Anna says

          June 12, 2022 at 5:22 pm

          Perfect! Food processor is a huge help here.

          Reply
      • Anna says

        June 12, 2022 at 5:23 pm

        That's awesome! Thank you, Jennifer!

        Reply
    4. Henry says

      May 25, 2022 at 3:25 pm

      As an ex manager for kfc from long ago. We made the original recipe. It's about the grind more so than the sauce. You need to either hand shredd ultra fine side or food possessor it fine shredd. Saving all juices that come out of the process. It should be like angel hair but a bit finer. Now mix your sauce withe juices and combine with the grind. Let set 1 hr.

      Reply
    5. Donna says

      April 23, 2022 at 7:58 pm

      Excellent!! I added some celery seed and put it through my food processor which made it quick. I agree..The onion is what makes it great.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        May 10, 2022 at 9:41 pm

        Thank you, Donna!

        Reply
    6. Jacqueline Y Hall says

      April 07, 2022 at 11:02 am

      5 stars
      I have been making this recipe every since I found it.I only like it and KFC. Love it. Recently did not have any vinegar and did not know it and used rice vinegar just about half as much as the vinegar and it turned out just as great.

      Reply
    7. Kris Marie says

      March 20, 2022 at 4:06 pm

      5 stars
      Just made this and it’s chilling in the fridge! Will put this on top of my pulled pork barbecue sandwiches later, oh my it tastes AMAZING! Saving and will use again and again! I might have been a little light on the cabbage as I used half a head of green cabbage and shredded my on carrot. Really looking forward to this! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Uma says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:55 pm

      5 stars
      We tried this recipe as a family for our bbq night and it turns out to be everyone’s favourite. Because of the hit, my husband would like to make again for our upcoming event.

      Reply
    9. Uma says

      January 13, 2022 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is a hit! We tried this recipe for our bbq night and it turns out to be everyone’s favourite😀

      Reply
      • Charlene Miller says

        May 12, 2022 at 8:51 pm

        5 stars
        Best ever copycat recipe! I've made it several times and each time people want more than I can make. The rant and rave over how good it is.some say, better than KFC.

        Reply
    10. Lori says

      January 03, 2022 at 4:02 am

      5 stars
      I made this a few nights ago and it turned out so yummy. I also noticed that the dressing can go a long way for you to double the amount of cabbage. In fact, I used a whole bag of the precut cabbage and carrot slaw mix. This saved me more time and I had plenty of the dressing for all of it to get the proper saturation. Delish.

      Reply
    11. Diana says

      December 30, 2021 at 10:15 am

      I don’t remember KFC having onions in their coleslaw.
      I buy it every once in a while because my husband likes the coleslaw.
      I’ll have to ask them.
      Thanks for the recipe!😁

      Reply
      • Rhonda says

        May 28, 2022 at 1:47 pm

        I used to work in the salad prep at KFC. There is onion in it but they used tarragon vinegar. This is the closest one I've seen

        Reply
    12. Linda Scott says

      October 06, 2021 at 4:51 am

      5 stars
      This is the third time I have made this and I am now famous in my area in Spain for the best coleslaw around. I cannot get buttermilk here, so can’t add that, but I do add chives to mine - delicious

      Reply
      • Kelly says

        October 30, 2021 at 9:13 am

        You can make buttermilk with 1cup milk and 1 tablespoon white vinegar , let set for 10 min and you’ll see the curdle !!

        Reply
      • Paul Hartzog says

        December 15, 2021 at 9:50 am

        This is definitely my "go-to" creamy slaw recipe!

        In a pinch, sour cream or plain yogurt can also work as a replacement for buttermilk. I also add about a tablespoon of prepared horseradish for a little extra bite.

        Reply
      • Betty says

        December 31, 2021 at 10:51 am

        I don’t buy buttermilk that often. You can make it by adding a tablespoon or 2 teaspoons of lemon juice or ginger to milk and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. It will curdle. That’s how I make my own butter milk . Everyone loves my KFC. I also buy prepackaged coleslaw. Rinse and add your liquids. Refrigeration is the key.

        Reply
      • Betty says

        December 31, 2021 at 10:52 am

        No ginger I meant vinegar.

        Reply
    13. Wendy says

      August 23, 2021 at 5:47 pm

      My husband and daughter love pretty much ay kind of cole slaw but are partial to KFC's brand. We made this Copycat KFC Cole Slaw for dinner recently and it is absolutely delicious. Tastes exactly like KFC's. My only advice is to pour half of the dressing into the cabbage and then add more from there. We had too much dressing for ours and had to use a slotted spoon to avoid getting too much. We loved it so much I'm making another batch for dinner tonight!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 02, 2021 at 9:34 pm

        Thank you so much for making my recipe, Wendy! I am so glad it was a hit with you and your family!

        Reply
    14. Marlene K Holst says

      April 05, 2021 at 1:21 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is the BEST! I grew up on KFC coleslaw and this recipe was the one that came near if not perfectly like KFC's!!
      But the super-duper trick to this recipe is...make it the night before so that the flavors have time to rest and seep into the cabbage.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 11, 2021 at 9:29 pm

        Yay! Thank you so much, Marlene!

        Reply
        • Marianne says

          April 30, 2021 at 8:19 pm

          What kind of Mayo is everyone using ?

          Reply
          • Robin says

            May 11, 2021 at 4:42 pm

            This type of Southern coleslaw is best made with Miracle Whip. My recipe is a little different but very close. I love only Duke's mayo, but this slaw us best with Miracle Whip in our opinion.

            Reply
            • Carol says

              March 06, 2022 at 7:12 pm

              Miracle whip is a salad dressing. It is not Mayonnaise. I only use Best Foods.

      • Pam says

        May 17, 2021 at 12:00 pm

        Thanks! I am looking forward to making it!

        Reply
      • Sharon says

        September 12, 2021 at 3:22 pm

        Can I substitute sour cream for buttermilk?

        Reply
        • Geoph says

          September 17, 2022 at 3:48 pm

          5 stars
          I love the recipe. Everyone in the family does too. I used sour cream instead of buttermilk and it tastes great.

          Reply
      • Barb McCormickbmackiby says

        October 21, 2021 at 9:54 am

        Can I use Cuisinart to chop cabbage?

        Reply
        • Anna says

          October 21, 2021 at 10:31 pm

          Hi Barb! If by Cuisinart you mean a food processor, then absolutely yes! Whatever makes it easy to chop it. Let me know how you like the coleslaw!

          Reply
    15. Ani says

      March 21, 2021 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Made today with fried chicken. Just right.

      Reply
    16. Sue Oberlin says

      March 11, 2021 at 8:34 am

      How much is a 'smidge' of horseradish?

      Reply
    17. Amanda says

      March 03, 2021 at 2:31 pm

      5 stars
      I gotta say this was my number two coleslaw. KFC being #1 thank you for sharing this recipe. Amazung.!

      Reply
    18. Beth Howell says

      January 30, 2021 at 10:26 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent recipe! My family is dairy free yet we were able to substitute with soy milk where needed and turned out absolutely fabulous. I felt like I had gotten the coleslaw off a restaurant menu. I did need to wait the necessary time for it to meld all the flavors together... This was even tastier the next day! Thank you.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        February 05, 2021 at 10:36 pm

        Hi Beth! That's fantastic! Thank you for sharing the dairy-free substitutions. And I agree - it's even better the next day!

        Reply
      • Keely Dugger says

        February 24, 2021 at 6:41 pm

        I couldn't find the comment button with my phone, but we love this recipe! Side note, we were half way through the recipe today and realized we ran out if apple cider vinegar. We used a really good 18 year aged balsamic vinegar and it was sooo good. Obviously different from KFC but definitely notable!

        Reply
    19. Pam V says

      October 23, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      LOVE LOVE LOVE this recipe! Tastes EXACTLY like KFC coleslaw. My whole family was amazed that I made it, thought I bought it at KFC.

      Reply
      • Real Giroux says

        January 02, 2021 at 5:07 am

        Love it too, i make it every week.
        Thanks a lot

        Reply
    20. Shirvanaa says

      October 03, 2020 at 2:34 pm

      Very good recipe. I didn't have four cups of cabbage so I tweeked the measurements to suit the amount I had, and it turned out great. Will try to get the horseradish, never saw it at my local grocery. Thank you for sharing this recipe!

      Reply
      • Chris says

        October 20, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        What??? Horseradish?? Recipe doesn’t call for horseradish!!!😐

        Reply
        • JL says

          January 02, 2021 at 7:56 pm

          Sure it does, It’s right after the 1/4 teaspoon of mustard at the top middle of the recipe.

          Reply
          • Linda says

            January 06, 2021 at 10:34 pm

            I don’t see mustard or horse radish in recipe either, What am I not seeing?

            Reply
            • Barb says

              January 30, 2021 at 12:02 pm

              I don’t see mustard or horseradish either, never in coleslaw !!!!!!

            • Donna says

              February 25, 2021 at 12:37 pm

              I didn't see it either.

          • Sherrill says

            March 12, 2021 at 2:22 pm

            Must be a different recipe you are looking at.

            Reply
      • Lalessia Fricks says

        May 18, 2021 at 11:13 pm

        To make the coleslaw you will need:

        cabbage
        carrots
        onions
        mayonnaise
        milk
        buttermilk
        apple cider vinegar
        lemon juice
        sugar
        salt and pepper

        I did not see mustard or horseradish. I don’t think those would do any enhancement to recipe. It is spot on just like it is.

        Reply
    21. Jodi says

      October 01, 2020 at 3:05 pm

      5 stars
      THANK YOU EVERYONE!!!!! My husband and I lovvveeee KFC coleslaw. In fact, we love it so much we would go to Bojangles, get our chicken and potatoes/gravy (which were WAY better than KFC's). Then we would go to KFC and get a giant tub or 2 of their slaw, and only the slaw.

      Now, living in Hawaii (no Bojangles on my island, KFC is super expensive), we smoke a lot of meat in our green egg and pig out on BBQ. This recipe is a dead ringer for KFC's!!! I did not have milk so I used half and half, I also didn't have white vinegar (and hate apple cider vinegar) so I used rice vinegar. I had xanthum gum so THANK YOU to whoever mentioned that in the comments, I added a 1/4 teaspoon of that and it thickened RIGHT UP.

      After all that, I was reading all the way down the comments, I read the comment from the guy who worked at KFC and he mentioned horseradish. We debated adding it because it was SO good the way it was (it will be better after is sits for hours). I added 1/2 teaspoon and that WAS IT. That tiny little tang was back.

      This is the BEST GROUP I've run into on a recipe!! OMG!! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        October 02, 2020 at 10:38 pm

        Hi Jodi! YAY! I am so glad you love the coleslaw. I am happy to know the comments from others were helpful. Thank you so much for trying my recipe!

        Reply
        • Debbie says

          February 03, 2021 at 9:40 am

          Hi Anna, I'm going to make the coleslaw for Super Bowl, your recipe says 4 cups of coleslaw with the wet ingredients, I notice other KFC recipes call for 8 cups with the same amount of wet ingredients. That's such a big difference.

          Reply
          • Anna says

            February 05, 2021 at 10:30 pm

            Hi Debbie! You can always add more if you like. This is how I make it and we love it!

            Reply
            • Debbie says

              February 06, 2021 at 1:04 pm

              sounds good, have a dumb question, bought 16 oz bag of coleslaw, actually bought 3. I thought 16oz makes 2 cups, but when I put it in a measuring cup it makes 7

            • Hi says

              February 12, 2021 at 8:05 am

              Do you guys know what to if you don't have buttermilk? What do you sub that with?

            • Anna says

              February 17, 2021 at 5:23 pm

              You can use my recipe: https://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/buttermilk-substitute/

    22. Gilman Sprague says

      August 22, 2020 at 3:42 am

      Good recipe, I just add a good amount of celery seed to it and it comes out like my mother made years ago.

      Reply
      • jean says

        August 25, 2020 at 9:44 pm

        I love this recipe. We had it tonight for dinner and there's left overs for tomorrow. Thanks

        Reply
        • Anna says

          August 31, 2020 at 9:57 pm

          Thank you, Jean!

          Reply
      • Cindy says

        January 12, 2021 at 3:32 am

        I always put celery seed in mine too

        Reply
      • Nancy says

        February 04, 2021 at 2:14 pm

        I always add celery seed, too. My gram always did.

        Reply
    23. Michelle says

      August 21, 2020 at 11:11 am

      5 stars
      PERFECT & DELICIOUS!! I cannot believe how easy this recipe is to make. But mostly, I'm shocked that by using it I created a slaw comparable to my favorite KFC snack. This recipe is amazing. I also love it because I have been trying to eat cleaner and this recipe lets me have control over all of my ingredients. There's just no way I would have guessed "buttermilk" is in coleslaw!! OMG thank you!

      Reply
    24. Brian says

      August 15, 2020 at 11:45 pm

      5 stars
      I was a bit leery of trying this recipe as I do not like buttermilk at all. However, as i was preparing "copycat" KFC chicken, & mashed potatoes and gravy, i had to give it a go. I am so glad I did! When first completed, I gave it a taste and thought, "Yep! That's pretty close to the real thing!" After the marinating for 4 hours, it was darn near indistinguishable from the original. Finished it off today, and thought it was even better. Such a wonderful combination of sweet and tangy flavors! Absolutely excellent! Thank you so much for sharing this recipe! Definitely a keeper that I will be making often!

      As a side note: I read one review that said it was too runny for their tastes. I saw somewhere that the original KFC recipe contains xanthan gum. About 1/4 tsp for a recipe this size. I didn't have any of that to use. Yes, it was runny, but still oh so good. When we got down to the last of it, we just strained off excess dressing through a fine mesh strainer. Didn't change the flavor at all. Thanks again Anna!

      Reply
    25. Jerroll Taylor Jr says

      July 25, 2020 at 9:10 pm

      Best in the world. I had a friend that worked there and he would make it the night before so it would be ready the next day.
      Thanks Jerroll Taylor Jr

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 27, 2020 at 1:16 pm

        Thank you!

        Reply
    26. Sunny says

      July 19, 2020 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      This turned out great even though I would have happily sworn that KFC coleslaw has a dollop of horseradish in it. Maybe the onion threw me off?

      Reply
      • Margo says

        January 24, 2021 at 10:53 am

        How much horseradish - mustard.

        Reply
    27. Susie says

      July 03, 2020 at 7:23 pm

      This is like my moms coleslaw dressing my mom used to let me shake in a mason jar. My mom put celery seed in it my dad loved it this way

      Reply
      • Anna says

        July 11, 2020 at 11:51 pm

        Thank you, Susie!

        Reply
    28. Janis says

      June 10, 2020 at 11:54 am

      Trying this tonight. Wish I had horseradish as someone suggested

      Reply
    29. Sharikha says

      June 01, 2020 at 12:05 am

      OMG!!! The best of the bestt!! My brothers rated it 11/10. It tasted better than KFC. I didn't have normal mayonnaise..I had chilli flavoured one and it had a spicy touch to it. I highly recommend this recipe. Absolutely divine. Thank you...

      Reply
    30. Debbie Cousins says

      May 25, 2020 at 3:49 am

      5 stars
      I was making KFC chicken thighs so a side of coleslaw was a must. Absolutely lovely recipe. Thank you.

      Reply
    31. Fern says

      April 19, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      Wonderful recipe. I had a small bunch of green and red cabbage to use up. It turned out a bit more red, but it was fine. Great addition to any stay at home meal.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 20, 2020 at 8:16 pm

        Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Fern! I am so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    32. Sue says

      February 07, 2020 at 4:01 pm

      4 stars
      KFC has the best slaw on the planet. This is a good recipe but way too sweet for me. Maybe my KFC does things differently. I cut the sugar and acids in half. The result was more like what I’m used to.

      Reply
    33. Jen says

      January 01, 2020 at 9:36 am

      5 stars
      Thank you for the recipe Anna, it tasted just like you said it would. I halved the recipe and used a tsp more vinegar. I also made my own buttermilk with fresh squeezed lemon juice. It turned out great! 😃

      Reply
      • Anna says

        January 01, 2020 at 3:57 pm

        Thank you so much, Jen! I am glad it was a hit!

        Reply
    34. Steve says

      December 26, 2019 at 7:42 am

      I cut back on the liquid a touch as it was too runny for me, and went to 1 tbsp of vinegar. That seemed to match KFC’s flavor.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        December 29, 2019 at 4:33 pm

        Awesome! Thank you, Steve!

        Reply
    35. Kathy Workman says

      November 03, 2019 at 3:09 pm

      I have been forever looking for a good cole slaw dressing and yes, I do love Kentucky Fried's dressing. You nailed this recipe! Thanks so much.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 05, 2019 at 12:19 am

        Yay! I am so glad it was a hit! Thank you, Kathy!

        Reply
    36. Lisa Gay Rodriguez says

      October 29, 2019 at 3:00 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks for such an easy and delicious recipe. The coleslaw sauce is excellent so creamy and full of flavor.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        November 05, 2019 at 12:07 am

        I am so glad you like it, Lisa! Thank you for trying the recipe!

        Reply
    37. Nancy says

      September 14, 2019 at 2:54 pm

      Love this recipe.. I put it on my hotdogs and tacos.. yummy!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 14, 2019 at 11:20 pm

        Awesome! Thank you, Nancy!

        Reply
    38. Jonas VanDerLey says

      September 14, 2019 at 2:40 pm

      5 stars
      I've tried cold slaw in many different restaurants and KFC has the best I tried this and was very greatly surprised the over night was almost more than I could stand. Thanks

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 14, 2019 at 11:20 pm

        Hi Jonas! Thank you so much for trying my recipe! I am so glad it was a hit.

        Reply
    39. Debbie Brown says

      September 06, 2019 at 3:55 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent!!! Sooo good!! Thank you!!!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 08, 2019 at 8:43 pm

        Awesome! Thank you so much, Debbie!

        Reply
    40. Kally M. says

      September 02, 2019 at 1:15 pm

      Thanks for this recipe.
      What kind of mayonnaise do you use for this?
      Different brands taste very different from one another.

      Reply
      • Anna says

        September 02, 2019 at 1:54 pm

        Hi Kally! I use Hellmann's but you can use whatever you like on your sandwiches. Hope this helps!

        Reply
        • marcella Beltowski says

          May 07, 2020 at 5:15 pm

          I love this recipe! Perfect copy of KFC. I also used Hellmann's. I have an allergy to mustard which some brands of mayo contain. KFC Cole slaw does not contain mustard (I checked). Could make a difference in taste.

          Reply
    41. Rob says

      August 09, 2019 at 2:16 pm

      5 stars
      Made KFC copycat slaw for a family reunion to go with my brothers BBQ ribs and chicken. Huge hit. Doubled the recipe but should habe quadrupled! Thanks, Anna, for this great recipe.

      Reply
    42. Brenda says

      August 05, 2019 at 4:51 pm

      I love this recipe and so does my daughter BUT, she's doing Keto. What can I use as a sugar substitute and how much?

      Reply
      • Anna says

        August 05, 2019 at 11:43 pm

        Hi Brenda! I think Stevia should work. I would use the same amount and adjust to your likings. I hope this helps!

        Reply
        • Lalessia Fricks says

          May 18, 2021 at 11:18 pm

          We have substituted the regular granulated type Swerve when doing Keto.

          Reply
          • Lalessia Fricks says

            May 18, 2021 at 11:21 pm

            Equal amount just like real sugar, if using Swerve.

            Reply
    43. Susan says

      June 21, 2019 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      I left out the onion and added 1 tbsp prepared horeradish sauce on my second batch. Thanks for an excellent starter recipe. Everyone loved it both ways!

      Reply
    44. Lee says

      April 05, 2019 at 5:02 pm

      5 stars
      In a pinch, Marzetti's Slaw Dressing is *really* close!

      Reply
      • Anna says

        April 08, 2019 at 10:17 pm

        Great tip! Thanks, Lee!

        Reply
    45. Rick says

      July 12, 2017 at 4:54 pm

      5 stars
      I used to have this recipe from a newspaper clipping my mother gave me many years ago. Recently lost it and really glad to find it on your website. Don't recall onions being part of it but sounds good. I've always diced my cabbage and carrots until they're a bit larger than a kernal of rice. That and the dressing is what makes KFC coleslaw soo good to me.
      Thank you, Rick

      Reply
      • Anna@CrunchyCreamySweet says

        July 13, 2017 at 12:56 am

        Hi Rick! Thank you so much for sharing the story. I do hope you will love this recipe as well! My Hubby says that the onion makes the difference so I highly recommend it. Or maybe make half with the onion and half without? I'd love it if you let me know when you try this recipe and how you like it. Thank you! -Anna

        Reply
    46. Audrey Wiltfong says

      May 18, 2017 at 7:12 am

      5 stars
      We love your recipe for coleslaw! It is perfect! It was the BEST salad that I have ever made. Thank you!

      Reply
    47. tammy says

      January 20, 2017 at 9:37 am

      5 stars
      awesome.. my old man will only eat kfc slaw and now he will eat mine ,,,thanks

      Reply
      • Jeff says

        May 23, 2019 at 9:36 am

        Having worked for KFC back in the 80's, and being at a busy store. We would make a lot of slaw every day. 15 heads of cabbage, 6-8 onions, 5lbs carrots and 1 gal of the dressing. Everyone always forgets the smidge of horseradish.

        Reply
        • Janet says

          June 21, 2019 at 8:26 pm

          How much of a smidge for this recipe?..

          Reply
        • Colleen says

          December 17, 2019 at 5:40 pm

          That is it!!!! Horseradish! Thanks, I am always asked to bring this recipe to parties and although it is the best something was slightly off (that tang).
          I appreciate Anne for the awesome recipe and Jeff for the missing ingredient.

          Reply
          • Anna says

            December 20, 2019 at 10:08 pm

            Thank you so much, Colleen!

            Reply
    48. Julie says

      January 09, 2017 at 3:26 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is spot on! So good! My whole family loved it!

      Reply
    49. CrunchyCreamySw says

      June 28, 2014 at 9:31 am

      Haha! You simply have to make it, Karen! Thanks! 🙂

      Reply
      • Sharon says

        June 14, 2020 at 3:52 pm

        Can the dressing be frozen?

        Reply
    50. Tracy says

      June 27, 2014 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      I secretly love their coleslaw, thanks!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thanks, Tracy!

        Reply
    51. Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says

      June 27, 2014 at 6:59 am

      5 stars
      I love coleslaw! And right in time for the Fourth 🙂 Love this recipe Anna! Pinned 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thank you, Chelsea!

        Reply
    52. Curry and Comfort says

      June 27, 2014 at 6:30 am

      5 stars
      Cole Slaw is low carb friendly (I just sub out the sugar). I am definitely giving this one a try for my next dinner. 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thanks, Ramona!

        Reply
    53. Taylor says

      June 27, 2014 at 6:03 am

      5 stars
      This recipe is PERFECT for summer! Love any good coleslaw, so I can't wait to make this! Pinned!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thanks, Taylor!

        Reply
    54. BabyJune says

      June 26, 2014 at 7:57 pm

      5 stars
      That looks great! I love coleslaw, saving this variation! 🙂

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:29 am

        Thanks so much!

        Reply
    55. Kathi @ Deliciously Yum! says

      June 26, 2014 at 3:33 pm

      5 stars
      We love our BBQ too! I don't think I've turned the oven on once this week :). This looks mouthwatering - perfect for this time of year for sure!!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Yay for BBQ! Thanks, Kathi!

        Reply
    56. Terry says

      June 26, 2014 at 2:26 pm

      5 stars
      My MIL Loves KFC Slaw. Will have to make this for her.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Thanks, Terry!

        Reply
    57. Jennie @themessybakerblog says

      June 26, 2014 at 10:18 am

      5 stars
      We're big coleslaw people, but we're also picky coleslaw people. Love us some KFC slaw. I can't wait to make this. Pinned.

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Thank you, Jennie!

        Reply
    58. whatjessicabakednext says

      June 26, 2014 at 6:47 am

      5 stars
      Love KFC coleslaw- so I'd definitely love to try this recipe out!

      Reply
      • CrunchyCreamySw says

        June 28, 2014 at 9:30 am

        Thanks, Jessica!

        Reply

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