Best Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
This creamy homemade coleslaw recipe is inspired by the classic KFC coleslaw everyone knows and loves, featuring crisp cabbage tossed in a sweet, tangy, creamy dressing made from simple pantry ingredients. It's the perfect make-ahead side dish for BBQs, cookouts, fried fish, pulled pork, burgers, and just about any Southern meal.
Servings: 8
Calories: 177kcal
Ingredients
- 1 head Medium Cabbage
- 6 oz Shredded Carrots
- ¼ Medium Sweet Onion
- ½ cup Mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¼ cup Buttermilk
- ¼ cup Milk
- 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
- 1½ tbsp White Distilled Vinegar
- ¼ tsp Onion Powder
- ¼ tsp Garlic Powder
- Salt & Pepper to Taste
Instructions
Coleslaw Dressing Recipe
- In a large bowl combine: 1/2 cup Mayonnaise, 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar, 1/4 cup Buttermilk, 1/4 cup Milk, 2 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed, 1.5 tbsp White Distilled Vinegar, 1/4 tsp Onion Powder, 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder, Salt and Pepper to taste. Whisk ingredients together until combined. Set aside.
Coleslaw Recipe
- Take a medium cabbage, peel and remove the outer leaves. Cut cabbage in half and remove center core. Wash, chop cabbage into chunks and place inside food processor container. Note: If you do not have a food processor, you can shred by hand, but this will take longer.
- Add the cabbage, shredded carrots, and chopped sweet onion to a food processor. Pulse several times until the vegetables are finely chopped but still have texture. Be careful not to over-process, as this can make the cabbage watery.
- Transfer the cabbage mixture to a large bowl. Pour the prepared dressing over the vegetables and stir until everything is evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the best flavor. Stir once more before serving.
Notes
- Flavor Tip: For the best flavor, refrigerate the coleslaw for at least 2 hours before serving, although overnight is even better.
- How to Chop: Pulse the vegetables in a food processor just until finely chopped. Over-processing can make the cabbage watery.
- Time Saving Tip: A bag (14–16 ounces) of coleslaw mix can be substituted to save time.
- Serving Tip: Give the coleslaw a good stir before serving since the dressing may settle as it chills.
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
Calories: 177kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 296mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3697IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 1mg