Easy Go-To Coleslaw Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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"This is the recipe I turn to most when I make cole slaw. The recipe comes from stephskitchen.com."

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Ready In:
10mins

Ingredients:
7
Serves:

6

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ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag coleslaw mix
  • 23 cup mayonnaise
  • 14 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • 12 teaspoon salt
  • 14 teaspoon pepper

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directions

  • Combine all ingredients except cole slaw mix in a large bowl and combine well.
  • Add the cole slaw mix and toss to coat.
  • Cover and refrigerate several hours or overnight to allow flavors to blend.

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  1. How long will this last in the refrigerator?

    barrow6044

  2. what is caloric breakdown on the coleslaw

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Reviews

  1. This is a nice and easy recipe that gets better the longer it sits. I used apple cider vinegar and added celery seeds. It was a little too sweet for out taste, so I added a little extra vinegar. Instead of a bagged mix, I used fresh shredded green cabbage and carrots. Thanks for the recipe!

    Oliver Fischers Mo

  2. Very good and easy too. Similar to grocery store coleslaw but SO much better. I used all Splenda (I'm diabetic) and added some garlic powder and some onion powder to taste.

    Love to Eat

  3. WAY too sweet! <br/>This is an OK basic recipe, but even with the sugar cut down by one third, the recipe was still so sweet that I had to double the other ingredients to make it edible as cole slaw and not as a dessert. Even with a double recipe, the sugar was excessive. a scant quarter cup is PLENTY sweet enough.<br/><br/>Adding horse radish or onion or celery seeds or bacon bits or some other tasty flavors to make it your own is a really good idea. So try this one and build on it and you might REALLY have something.

    Jimmyson

  4. I made this tonight to go along with some buffalo wings(different recipe) and it KILLED!! I did throw a little celery salt in there, but its a killer standard recipe.

    debneter

  5. Really good recipe. I usually use dill pickle juice but ran out and used straight cider vinegar. I accidentally used 1/3 cup sugar and it was just about perfect!

    MarylandMomof3

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Tweaks

  1. ...added horseradish, added garlic salt, cut back on sugar (1/4 cup), 3 tbsp apple cider vinegar.

    fox_islander

  2. I have made this recipe many, many times and everyone loves it. What I have done is to substitute honey for the sugar and used almond milk instead of regular milk. Both give the slaw a sweeter taste. I also put in small pieces of pineapple.

    Joan G.

  3. This slaw was pretty easy to make but I added a few things to the recipe and also have a few changes I would make if I were to make this again (which I will). I added garlic and onion powder as one reviewer had suggested. I also used soy milk instead of milk because it was what I had around and I also used apple cider vinegar instead of regular vinegar. <br/>Now for some changes for next time, I would definitely use a little less mayo because I felt that this slaw was a bit too creamy for my liking. I think next time I would just add as I go so that I can control how much mayo is in the slaw. I would also use less sugar than 1/4 cup (I used sugar substitute to help cut the calories). I think I would probably use 1/8 cup and then add more sugar to taste, if needed. <br/>Other than that, this slaw taste great with anything, from BBQs to tacos, this can really add just a little something added to your meals. Would make again (with my modifications).

    Meowmix318

  4. This was so perfect and easy to make. It's pretty close to the cold slaw my mother had made for years (of course she doesn't use a recipe, just a dab of this and a dab of that, but otherwise the same ingredients). I did use cream instead of milk to make it a little creamier, otherwise, it was great. Thanks so much. I prefer using a recipe to cook so it turns out the same every time.

    Connie Lea

  5. This is a nice and easy recipe that gets better the longer it sits. I used apple cider vinegar and added celery seeds. It was a little too sweet for out taste, so I added a little extra vinegar. Instead of a bagged mix, I used fresh shredded green cabbage and carrots. Thanks for the recipe!

    Oliver Fischers Mo

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FAQs

Why is KFC coleslaw so good? ›

Fresh ingredients are key to a good slaw, and KFC does alright for a fast food restaurant. You won't find any wilted cabbage pieces, and the carrots are nice and hard as well. What's more, KFC finely dices everything so you don't have to chew that much, and all the flavors and textures blend perfectly.

How do you keep homemade coleslaw from being watery? ›

With the shredded cabbage in a colander, mix in a tablespoon of salt per head of cabbage till it's evenly distributed. The salt will draw out excess water from cabbage while helping preserve the crispiness. After letting it sit for an hour or two, rinse it with water to remove the salt.

Why do you put salt on cabbage for coleslaw? ›

Salting the cabbage, carrot, and onion purges excess moisture that would otherwise turn the slaw into a soupy mess. Including sugar (another osmosis-inducing ingredient) balances the flavor. Limiting the purge to five minutes keeps the cabbage crunchy.

What is traditional coleslaw made of? ›

It's packed with shredded cabbage and julienned carrots (for health!) and tossed in the holy triumvirate of coleslaw dressing ingredients: apple cider vinegar for acidity, honey for balance, and mayonnaise to tie it all together (feel free to substitute up to half the mayo for tangier Greek yogurt or sour cream for an ...

Why did KFC stop selling coleslaw? ›

The fast food chain was forced to stop selling its coleslaw tubs when a supply issue meant the slaw would have to be served up without the dressing. “We are currently experiencing a supply issue with our KFC coleslaw dressing,” a KFC spokesperson said. The slaw is made up of cabbage and carrots coated in mayonnaise.

What is the unhealthiest thing at KFC? ›

Worst: Extra Crispy

Here's where "crispy" is a code word for "steer clear." The extra crispy recipe is by far the least healthful of KFC's chicken options. A single breast will set you back 530 calories, 35 grams of fat, and 6 grams of saturated fat.

What can I add to store bought coleslaw to make it taste better? ›

<br/><br/>Adding horse radish or onion or celery seeds or bacon bits or some other tasty flavors to make it your own is a really good idea.

How do you reduce the bitterness in coleslaw? ›

For every 2 cups of sliced cabbage, mix it with about a teaspoon of salt. Kenji Lopez- Alt also found it was beneficial to add a teaspoon of sugar too. Both salt and sugar promote osmosis, which draws out any water from the cabbage. And the sugar can balance out some of the bitterness in the cabbage.

Should cabbage be washed before making coleslaw? ›

Cabbage. The outer layer isn't going to be eaten—the leaves are tougher and undesirable to many—so why wash cabbage? There's a good reason: Worms or other insects could be inside the cabbage, so to be safe, follow these steps for cleaning and washing it.

Why do you put baking soda in cabbage? ›

Baking soda does help green vegetables retain color, but it causes undesirable color changes in red cabbage—it turned blue. The science can be distilled to this: Adding baking soda to cooking water makes it slightly alkaline, which stabilizes the green color of chlorophyll.

How long will homemade coleslaw last? ›

How Long Does Coleslaw Last? Assuming that you're storing your coleslaw in the refrigerator — and haven't taken it out for a stretch of time and put it back in — coleslaw can safely last up to five days. However, it's important to remember that this is the maximum amount of time it should be kept.

What is Amish coleslaw made of? ›

CABBAGE, MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLKS [EGG YOLKS, SALT], HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD [WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, SPICES], WATER, SALT), FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, CARROTS, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, PEA FIBER, ERYTHORBIC ACID (TO ...

What is the difference between cabbage slaw and coleslaw? ›

Texture. Coleslaw is traditionally made with finely shredded cabbage, resulting in a softer and more delicate texture. Slaw, on the other hand, can have varying textures depending on the vegetables used and how they are prepared (e.g., shredded, grated, or julienned).

What is creamy coleslaw made of? ›

Combine the mayonnaise, vinegar, mustard, maple syrup, celery seed, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth! Then, combine the veggies. Add the scallions, red cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot to a large bowl, and toss to combine.

Why is KFC original recipe so good? ›

KFC Uses A Special Signature Blend Of Herbs And Spices

A big part of what makes KFC's chicken so tasty is its highly coveted blend of herbs and spices. The restaurant's chicken is savory and herbaceous with lingering notes of pepper. The flavoring is simple but it hits all the right notes.

How many days is KFC coleslaw good for? ›

Make Ahead and Storing Leftovers

Then combine for a fresh batch. How long does KFC Coleslaw last in the fridge? Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within 3 days. Always stir before serving.

Why is KFC using cabbage instead of lettuce? ›

KFC says change is due to a lettuce shortage after floods destroyed crops in New South Wales and Queensland. The fried chicken chain KFC has been forced to make menu changes in its burgers and wraps in Australia as the country faces the consequences of floods that destroyed lettuce crops.

Why is KFC sauce so good? ›

The combination between sweet and tangy makes this mustard sauce very pleasing on our tongues. Not only does it blend extremely well with crispy chicken tenders, but also nuggets; It adds just enough zest & sweetness for us not being able to stop dipping.

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