233
Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz
"This is the most delicious coleslaw that you will ever have! I make this for weddings, large socials and in the summer for BBQ's and parties, and there is never anything left it all goes and everyone wants the recipe --- plan ahead the coleslaw needs to be refrigerated for the stated time to blend the flavors, this coleslaw will intensify in flavor with chilling time --- this is not a thick heavy dressing like some other coleslaw recipes it's the perfect texture and flavor and what makes this coleslaw stand out from all others is the fresh lemon juice so please use only fresh I have used bottled in the past and it is just not the same --- the dressing amount will yield enough for two 16-ounce packages prepared coleslaw mix or 1 head of green cabbage --- for one 16-ounce package prepared coleslaw mix use the dressing amounts posted on bottom of recipe and add in 3 or more large of chopped green onions. For more Kittencal's recipes, visit my recipe site www.recipezazz.com"
photo by anniesnomsblog 
- Ready In:
- 24hrs
- Ingredients:
- 14
- Serves:
-
8-10
Advertisem*nt
ingredients
- 1 head green cabbage (8-10 cups)
- 1 large carrot, peeled and finely shredded (hand-squeeze out any excess moisture completely)
- 2 -4 green onions (or to taste)
- 2 teaspoons celery seeds (optional, or to taste)
-
DRESSING
- 1 cup mayonnaise (Hellman's is best, do not use salad dressing)
- 1⁄3 cup whole milk (light cream even better)
- 1⁄3 cup buttermilk (or yogurt is a great sub)
- 2 -3 tablespoons white vinegar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (use fresh only not bottled)
- 1⁄3 cup white sugar, plus
- 2 tablespoons white sugar
- 1⁄2 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon seasoning salt (or to taste) or 1 teaspoon white salt (or to taste)
- 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper (or to taste)
Advertisem*nt
directions
- In a food processor chop the cabbage into small pieces (should look like about the size of confetti) or shred the cabbage.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- With a fine shredder, shred the peeled carrots; add to the cabbage in the bowl.
- Chop the green onion finely; add to the cabbage/carrot mixture along with the celery seed.
- Mix the three veggies all together with a wooden spoon.
- To make the dressing: in a medium glass bowl whisk together all the dressing ingredients starting with the lower amounts then adding in and adjusting to suit taste but using 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar.
- Pour over the veggies in the bowl, and mix well to combine.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for at least 8 hours or overnight (overnight is better) to blend flavors.
- FOR ONE 16-OUNCE PACKAGE COLESLAW MIX use the following amounts; 1/2 cup mayonnaise/ 2-1/2 tablespoons milk/ 2-1/2 tablespoons buttermilk/ 1-1/2 tablespoons vinegar/ 1-1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice/ 3-1/2 tablespoons sugar/ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder/ 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt, or to taste.
Questions & Replies
-
Can this be made ahead?
maryemahaffey
-
This KittenCal Coleslaw sounds amazing!! Do you think a little bit of ketchup (probably Heinz) would be okay to add to the dressing?
Kathy K.
Advertisem*nt
Reviews
-
I had to make this recipe with my mom(I am 11) for a horse rescue program I work with. They were having "EAT WITH YOUR HORSE DAY." We made this for everyone and they loved it!
1Punkydoodle
-
I had never made coleslaw before and knew Kittencal was the go-to recipe! I got TONS of compliments on this and someone told me it was better than a certain local restaurant coleslaw that they loved. I wanted a creamy coleslaw because I was also serving bbq pork sandwiches and I threw it right on top. MAN was it so good. It's my go-to recipe and what I'll always make! (I did use the bagged claw instead of cutting my own because I do love my shortcuts). Thanks Kittencal!
My Sharona
-
This is excellent, and well it should be, 'cause the dressing (with the exception of the garlic powder) is the same as the KFC copycat coleslaw. My favorite.
arroz241_11561377
-
I must admit that pretty much everything of yours that I try deserves at least 5 stars, Kittencal - this will be the only coleslaw recipe for this family from now on. Only changes I made were lower fat Hellmann's, 160 ml can evaporated milk instead of 1/2 and 1/2 and I added some horseradish and Dijon mustard. Wonderful recipe, thanks so much!
-
I knew your recipe would be a winner and you didn't disappoint me at all. Excellent coleslaw! I only used a scant 1/3 cup of sugar though as I didn't want it to be too sweet, but so so sweet to my taste. Absolutely delicious.. Couldn't have been happier with the way it turned out. Happy Cooking! THANK YOU!! I can do the happy food dance!! NOW !! I can't leave anything alone! THANK YOU!! Grpa.
CHEF GRPA
see 221 more reviews
Advertisem*nt
Tweaks
-
No sugar and add more fresh ground black (or white) pepper.
Naomie In Castaic
-
I have made this a couple of times. I cut the sugar back to 1/4 cup, and that works for my tastes. If I follow the recipe to the letter, it really does taste like KFC coleslaw. This stuff is really addictive. I never seem to have buttermilk, so I use regular or Greek yogurt instead. I always add heavy cream instead of milk (yum). I've also just made the dressing and used it on other salads and roasted veggies. Thanks for the recipe. All your meals come out good. I start hunting for your name as soon as the search gives me the top recipes for what I want to make.
jashley1000
-
I did omit the seeds after the first batch because I thought they took away from the other flavors. I also added about 1/4 cup of orange bell pepper and 1/4 cup cilantro. It went with this recipe so well. When adding the bell pepper do not use more than a third cup of sugar
Megan_Jeremy_2007
-
Knock out of the park coleslaw!! This is by far the best I've tasted in 57 year lifetime! I had to make my own buttermilk so used cream and vinegar to do that...It was thickish but lavish! <br/>I chopped the cabbage in very small pieces using my Swissmar Borner V-1001 slicer and knife. I used rice vinegar instead of white. I used sea salt instead of seasoned salt, and added a little more carrot- squeezing out the liquid. The slaw was not runny at all even after sitting for two days! <br/>I ended up using the smallest amount of sugar and the other ingredients for the dressing which the recipe said to start out with the least and increase to personal taste. It was dead on perfect and three people ate an entire batch in two days.
monawachsler_124296
-
I've made this coleslaw many many times, it's THE best I've ever had! I do change it up a little to suit our tastes. I eliminate the garlic powder and lemon juice, use celery salt instead of seeds (I don't like crunching into them) and I only use 1/2 of the milk/buttermilk called for. So glad I found this recipe, thanks Kittencal!
sarahmcdon
see 8 more tweaks
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Kittencalrecipezazz
Canada
- 4502 Followers
- 3927 Recipes
- 457 Tweaks
Advertisem*nt
Advertisem*nt
Advertisem*nt
YOU'LL ALSO LOVE
44 Summer Potluck Recipes
44 photos
by kiwidutch
How to Peel Peaches, 3 Ways
27 Healthy Lunches for Kids
View All Recipes
