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Restaurant-Style Coleslaw II

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"This delicious recipe turns out slaw just like the famous coleslaw at a popular fried chicken restaurant chain!" — STEPHB1

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, milk, mayonnaise, buttermilk, vinegar and lemon juice until smooth. Add cabbage and carrots and mix until blended with the dressing. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 2 hrs 15 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Oct 16, 2005

KFC's coleslaw is the only slaw I will eat, so I was so happy to find this recipe. But I did make a few changes - I cut the sugar down to 1/4 cup and left out the buttermilk (I don't like it, so I don't buy it!). I also used cider vinegar instead of white vinegar. I added some celery seed for a little extra flavor. My husband says it's the best he's ever had, so I have to beat him to the bowl if I want any!

—MSSUZYQ

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Apr 26, 2005

It was ok. Was hoping the dressing would be creamier, should have read the other reviews first. If I make it again, I will leave out the buttermilk.

—lacizimmer

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Jan 25, 2004

This was great! I hate buying a carton of buttermilk for recipes that call for 1/4 cup, so I made a substitute using regular milk & lemon juice. I also used pre-shredded cole slaw mix & let the salad marinate overnight. Next time, I will lessen the amount of milk as suggested by others for a thicker dressing, but this was still outstanding!

—DUBLIN

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May 04, 2005

The recipe I have been searching for for years! Delicious! Because of the comments of others, I was going to cut back on the milk, and I ended up forgetting to add it entirely! Throw away the other cole slaw recipes you have. This one's the "keeper".

—SAXEYGIRL

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Jul 23, 2003

Great slaw, Steph! My family thoroughly enjoyed this with our New York steaks and horseradish guacamole found on this site. For a closer version of the "chicken place's" recipe, try subing tarragon vinegar for the white vinegar. You'll be amazed at the difference in flavor!

—MAGGIE MCGUIRE

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Jul 15, 2003

Use this recipe in my catering business. I cut the quanty of milk in 1/2. Not quite so liquid.

—ZIPPERCHEST

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Oct 20, 2008

I tryed this coleslaw and i absolutely love it.I used the store brought Dole coleslaw mix,and used this dressing OMG i just loved it.And it do tasted like KFC coleslaw and i love their coleslaw.I did add a little dash more vinegar and lemon juice and 1/8 tsp of celery seed.SO SO GOOD.THANKS

—CityGirl6969

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Aug 14, 2011

It's been years since I've eaten at KFC, so I have no idea how closely this coleslaw resembles theirs. In addition, I'm not a big coleslaw fan so I guess you could say I was a tough sell. I admit I made this only because it seemed fitting to include it in my barbecued rib dinner. I made it easy on myself and simply used a packaged coleslaw mix, and I substituted Splenda for the sugar. I also added celery seed. I tasted it right after I made it and was disappointed - it was noticeably sweet and mayonnaisey. I kept my fingers crossed that a couple of hours would mellow this out and balance the flavors. It did. I still can't call myself a convert to coleslaw, but everyone enjoyed this, including me.

—naples34102

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Nutrition

Calories
158 kcal
8%

Carbohydrates
14.3 g
5%

Cholesterol
6 mg
2%

Fat
11.2 g
17%

Fiber
1.9 g
7%

Protein
1.6 g
3%

Sodium
250 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Restaurant-Style Coleslaw II

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 158
Calories from Fat: 101

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.2g 17 %
Saturated Fat 1.8g 9 %
Cholesterol 6mg 2 %
Sodium 250mg 10 %
** Potassium 161mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 14.3g 5 %
Dietary Fiber 1.9g 7 %
Protein 1.6g 3 %
Sugars 11.7g
Vitamin A 14 %
Vitamin C 47 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 4 %
** Thiamin 5 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 11 %
** Magnesium 4 %
** Folate 18 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.