KFC-Style Coleslaw — Creamy, Tangy, and Just Like the Original (Only Better!)

This KFC-Style Coleslaw is the ultimate side dish. The secret to that iconic flavor isn’t just the sugar—it’s the mix of buttermilk and lemon juice. Together, they create a complex tang that plain vinegar alone can’t achieve. Chilling the slaw allows the dressing to draw just enough moisture from the cabbage, forming that signature creamy “soup” at the bottom of the bowl that everyone loves. Copycat KFC-Style Coleslaw Ingredients: IngredientAmountColeslaw mix (or shredded green/red cabbage)8 cupsShredded carrots1 cupYellow or white onion, finely minced¼ cupMayonnaise (full-fat preferred)1½ cupsButtermilk⅓ cupMilk (whole or 2%)2 tablespoonsGranulated sugar¼ cupFresh lemon juice2 tablespoonsWhite vinegar1 tablespoonSalt½ teaspoonBlack…