KFC Coleslaw Recipe - BEST Copycat
This easy KFC Coleslaw recipe tastes just like the original! It's made with Miracle Whip and without buttermilk, just like the classic version!
Servings: 10
Calories: 300kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ½ Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- ½ teaspoon celery salt
- 6 Teaspoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 2 ½ cups Miracle Whip
- 2 carrots finely diced
- 2 heads green cabbage finely shredded
Instructions
Salting and Draining Your Cabbage (Optional)
- If time allows, salt and drain the shredded cabbage prior to assembling to ensure your coleslaw is super crisp. To do this, add 1 To do this, add one tablespoon of salt per head of shredded cabbage and let it sit in a colander for 1-2 hours.
- After sitting, the cabbage will appear wilted, but will crisp back up once you squeeze out the excess moisture, which can be done with paper towels or a cheese cloth.
Assembling the Coleslaw
- Combine the oil, sugar, and celery salt until uniform in consistency.
- Stir in the vinegar and tarragon until well-combined.
- Fold in the Miracle Whip.
- Add the carrots and cabbage and toss well to fully combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 12 hours prior to serving, although 24 hours is ideal.
Notes
2 diced whole carrots is equal to about 2 cups .
This nifty cabbage shredder makes the shredding process easier and helps to ensure that your slices are all thin and evenly sliced!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 660mg | Potassium: 385mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 43g | Vitamin A: 2270IU | Vitamin C: 67.3mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 1mg