By: Author Nicole Johnson
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Categories Recipes, Side Dish
My Homemade Coleslaw Recipeis one of the favorites around here! A simple dressing that perfectly compliments freshly shredded cabbage, and is the perfect side dish for so many meals. Get your vegetables, and enjoy them too!
Homemade Coleslaw Recipe
Coleslaw is a salad dish that typically consists of shredded raw cabbage and carrots mixed with a creamy dressing, often made with mayonnaise. It is a popular side dish in many countries, especially in the US, where it is often served at barbecue and deli restaurants. Some variations of coleslaw include the addition of other ingredients such as grated apples, raisins, nuts, or red onions, but we kept it simple here and made a classic coleslaw that is very similar to KFC coleslaw.
To make coleslaw as good as KFC, we recreated their creamy and tangy dressing, which is the key to the dish’s flavor.
Our KFC’s coleslaw dupe is a delicious dish due to a combination of factors. The dressing, which is creamy and tangy, helps balance the crunch of the cabbage and carrots and adds a lot of flavor to the dish.
The coleslaw also has a pleasing texture with a balance of crunchy and creamy elements. Additionally, the flavor of KFC’s coleslaw is unique, slightly sweet, tangy, and slightly salty, which appeals to many palates.
Coleslaw is also a versatile dish that can be served as a side or used as a topping for pulled pork sandwiches and burgers, making it a popular option for many occasions.
When made fresh, coleslaw has a crisp, crunchy texture that is particularly appealing during the summer months when fresh produce is abundant. All of these factors combine to make our homemade coleslaw recipe both popular AND delicious!
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Homemade Coleslaw Recipe shopping list
Wondering if you have to hit the store? Here’s the list of items you’ll need to make this recipe. For specific amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
- cabbage
- mayonnaise
- sour cream
- apple cider vinegar
- lemon juice
- sugar
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- paprika
- salt & pepper
Try our Smoked Baked Beans too!
How to make Homemade Coleslaw
Homemade coleslaw is SO easy. This is a great recipe to pass off to a kid to make while you are busy getting things ready for the rest of the BBQ. P.S. This coleslaw would also be perfect with this Baked FriedChicken from The Cookie Rookie! DROOOOOOOOOOL.
This is just the overview so you can see what you’re actually getting into here. When you are cooking, you’ll want to use the full recipe at the bottom of the page.
1
Mix
Mix up all the sauce ingredients well. Dip a finger in and give it a taste. Adjust to suit your personal preferences.
2
Stir
Add the shredded cabbage to the bowl and stir to evenly coat all the cabbage with the dressing.
3
Chill
Let the coleslaw chill in the fridge for a few hours, stirring every hour or so.
4
Enjoy
Enjoy within a day or two for best results!
Try our Tangy Vinegar Coleslaw too!
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Yield: 6 servings
Skip the pre-made coleslaw dressing and mix up a batch of your own! You probably have all of these ingredients in your pantry already
Prep Time5 minutes
Chill Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 large bag tri-color coleslaw shreds
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons sugar, more or less to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of salt
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, mix together the sauce ingredients with a whisk.
- Stir in the coleslaw shreds and toss to evenly coat.
- Cover and refrigerate for two hours, minimum.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 73Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 7mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 3gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 0g
Nutrition data provided here is only an estimate. If you are tracking these things for medical purposes please consult an outside, trusted source. Thanks!
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Nicole Johnson, a self-taught expert in grilling and outdoor cooking, launched Or Whatever You Do in 2010. Her blog, renowned for its comprehensive and creative outdoor cooking recipes, has garnered a vast audience of millions. Nicole's hands-on experience and passion for grilling shine through her work. Her husband, Jeremiah Johnson, also plays a pivotal role in recipe development, adding his culinary flair to the mix. Together, they form a dynamic duo, offering a rich and varied outdoor cooking experience to their followers.
