KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe

Teresa Ambra

Gluten Free Living – 2016

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe tastes like the real thing. It’s really fantastic. On top of that, it is super simple and easy to make up. I started with a bag of shredded cabbage, carrots and red cabbage (which is a lot easier than shredding in the food processor), then just whisk the dressing ingredients and combine.

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I actually made this a day ahead of when I was going to serve it so the dressing had a chance to really permeate the cabbage for enhanced flavor. Everyone loved this side salad.

Years ago, back when the Internet was just getting started in the early 90s (way before there was such a thing as food blogs), I came across a website that had hundreds of copycat recipes for major restaurant foods.

I clipped recipes for everything from Hellmann’s mayonnaise to Olive Garden’s Fettucini Alfredo. I also clipped this one and it has been sitting in my recipe book waiting for a try for over 20 years!

A couple of weeks ago, I had our Sunday school class over for a backyard barbecue. I made three different salads: a Mediterranean Pasta Salad, a Frozen Tropical Cranberry Salad and this delicious cole slaw. It was a hit with even the pickiest eaters. I ate a couple of bowls of the stuff myself.

I love cole slaw. I know some people aren’t big cabbage eaters, but I really enjoy it so I like to put it on the menu a lot during the summer when we have cook outs. It takes very little work and you don’t have to heat your kitchen.

If you enjoy Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Cole Slaw then this copycat recipe can’t be beat. It is incredibly good and so easy to whip up for picnics and summer holiday fare. While this recipe is gluten free, it does have sugar so it can’t really be considered healthy. Even still, it’s one of the best cole slaw recipes you’ll ever eat.

And if you don’t mind having pineapple or marshmallows in your cole slaw, then you should also try this recipe some time. Either choice will be a hit with your company. Guaranteed!

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe tastes just like the stuff you get at Kentucky Fried Chicken.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

If you’re in need of a good cole slaw recipe for your next backyard barbecue or cook out, this one is terrific.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe will have you licking your chops. Even picky eaters who don’t normally eat Cole Slaw will love this recipe.

Here’s what I did.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

I used these ingredients.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

Place cole slaw mix in a large salad bowl. Meanwhile, combine salad dressing ingredients.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

Whisk salad dressing ingredients to combine.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

Pour dressing over top of cabbage in bowl and stir well to combine. Refrigerate at least a couple of hours so the dressing can permeate the cabbage. I refrigerated the salad over night.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

While you can shred your own cabbage and carrots, it’s so much easier to buy pre-shredded cabbage in bags these days.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe is gluten free for those with gluten intolerance.

Here’s the recipe.

KFC COLE SLAW COPYCAT RECIPE

(Recipe adapted from an Internet recipe, circa early 1990s)

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe

Teresa Ambra
This fabulous copycat recipe is a delicious take on Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous Cole Slaw. It's the perfect side dish for potlucks, summer holidays, grilling out with friends or Family Reunions. Quick, easy and gluten free.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 food processor (if you wish to grate/shred your own cabbage and carrots)

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. bag shredded cole slaw mix including carrots & red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Hellmann's mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed

Instructions
 

  • Place cole slaw mix in a bowl.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk.
  • Pour over cole slaw.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving.

Notes

NOTE: The original recipe called for 8 cups shredded cabbage and ¼ cup shredded carrots.
 
 
NOTE: You may initially think that this will not be enough dressing for the amount of Cole slaw. I assure you it is plenty. Keep stirring occasionally and the cabbage will continue to absorb more and more of the dressing.
 
 
NOTE: I allowed the Cole slaw to refrigerate over night before serving.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cabbage, carrots, cole slaw, gluten free, salad, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

 

[b]KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe[/b]
Recipe Type: Salads and Salad Dressings
Cuisine: American
Author: Teresa Ambra adapted from an Internet recipe, circa early 1990s
Prep time:
Total time:
Serves: 8
This fabulous copycat recipe is a delicious take on Kentucky Fried Chicken’s famous Cole Slaw. Quick, easy and gluten free.
Ingredients
  • 16-oz. bag shredded cole slaw mix (including carrots & red cabbage)
  • ½ cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 ½ tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 ½ tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • 1/8 tsp. pepper
  • ½ tsp. celery seed
Instructions
  1. Place cole slaw mix in a bowl.
  2. Combine remaining ingredients with a whisk.
  3. Pour over cole slaw.
  4. Refrigerate several hours before serving.
Notes
The original recipe called for 8 cups shredded cabbage and ¼ cup shredded carrots.[br][br]You may initially think that this will not be enough dressing for the amount of cole slaw. I assure you it is plenty. Keep stirring occasionally and the cabbage will continue to absorb more and more of the dressing.[br][br]I allowed the cole slaw to refrigerate over night before serving.
KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

Give KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe a try. You won’t be disappointed.

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

Every bite is finger lickin’ good. 🙂

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

While Cole Slaw is great served with Fried Chicken, it’s an excellent side dish for any barbecue or cook out.

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KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe | Can't Stay Out of the Kitchen | fantastic #coleslaw that tastes just like #KentuckyFriedChicken's! Quick & easy & great for summer #holiday barbecues. #salad #cabbage #glutenfree

KFC Cole Slaw Copycat Recipe

Teresa Ambra
This fabulous copycat recipe is a delicious take on Kentucky Fried Chicken's famous Cole Slaw. It's the perfect side dish for potlucks, summer holidays, grilling out with friends or Family Reunions. Quick, easy and gluten free.
4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Salads and Salad Dressings, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large serving bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 small mixing bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • 1 wooden spoon
  • 1 food processor (if you wish to grate/shred your own cabbage and carrots)

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz. bag shredded cole slaw mix including carrots & red cabbage
  • 1/2 cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup 2% milk
  • 1 1/2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp. ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. celery seed

Instructions
 

  • Place cole slaw mix in a bowl.
  • Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl with a whisk.
  • Pour over cole slaw.
  • Refrigerate several hours before serving.

Notes

NOTE: The original recipe called for 8 cups shredded cabbage and ¼ cup shredded carrots.
 
 
NOTE: You may initially think that this will not be enough dressing for the amount of Cole slaw. I assure you it is plenty. Keep stirring occasionally and the cabbage will continue to absorb more and more of the dressing.
 
 
NOTE: I allowed the Cole slaw to refrigerate over night before serving.
 
© Can’t Stay Out of the Kitchen

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 154mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 57IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword cabbage, carrots, cole slaw, gluten free, salad, side dish
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

5 Comments

  • Anonymous

    November 9, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Thank you, I made this coleslaw a few days prior to eating..and it was flattened!

    1. Teresa

      November 9, 2016 at 12:05 pm

      🙂

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    June 24, 2016 at 10:48 am

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  • Diane Roark

    June 14, 2016 at 3:50 pm

    Hey Girl,

    Coleslaw is the perfect side to a BBQ or Picnic. This KFC recipe sounds extremely delicious. Thanks for sharing!
    Blessings,
    Diane

    1. Teresa

      June 15, 2016 at 7:24 pm

      Thanks, Diane. This cole slaw is one of the best I’ve eaten and so easy to make. Hope you give it a try. Thanks for stopping by.

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