Southern Coleslaw Recipe
This classic Southern coleslaw recipe delivers a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, reminiscent of traditional KFC coleslaw. Passed down through generations, it's an ideal side dish for any occasion that requires a refreshing and crisp salad with a creamy dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Southern American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Vegetables
- 1 head cabbage, finely shredded
- 2 carrots, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
Dressing
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup white sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Collect all the fresh vegetables and dressing ingredients as listed for ease of preparation.
- Prepare Dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and the sugar is fully dissolved.
- Combine Vegetables: In a large salad bowl, mix together the finely shredded cabbage, chopped carrots, and finely chopped onion to create the base of the slaw.
- Add Dressing: Pour the prepared dressing over the cabbage mixture and mix thoroughly to ensure all the vegetables are evenly coated.
- Chill: Cover the bowl with a lid or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. For best results, refrigerate longer if possible.
- Final Mix: Before serving, stir the coleslaw once more to redistribute the dressing and serve chilled.
Notes
- To save time, use a pre-shredded bag of cabbage and carrots, and chop the mixture a bit finer if desired.
- For a thicker dressing, reduce the amount of milk and buttermilk slightly.
- This coleslaw is best served chilled and can be made up to a day in advance.
Find it online: https://familyhomemeals.com/southern-coleslaw-recipe/
