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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!
Prep Time15 minutes
Chill Time1 day
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10
Calories: 300kcal
Author: Stephanie

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
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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