Finely chopped cabbage, carrots, and onion and a creamy, zesty dressing make this vegan KFC copycat coleslaw a big hit at any party! This is the perfect coleslaw recipe – the flavor and texture is just right!
Do you have a favorite fast food that you remember fondly from when you were growing up? Or from before you had food allergies?
For me, that fast food is Kentucky Fried Chicken. (I know! It’s not good for you. But this was way back in the day).
My Grandma Tootsie used to get KFC and bring it over to our house. The fried chicken, the mashed potatoes, the buttermilk biscuits, and the coleslaw…all so good.
And all these years later, I still feel like the KFC coleslaw is the best! I haven’t had it in forever, but the sweet, zesty dressing is still imprinted onto my taste buds.
We love coleslaw, and I do have a few recipes that I make regularly, including this red cabbage version.
Since I really wanted to recreate that flavor, I did a little research, and found some copycat recipes online. Those contained egg and dairy, so I made some changes to make this allergy friendly KFC copycat coleslaw. It tastes SO good…exactly like the original in my opinion!
Ingredient Notes
- Cabbage – Use a standard green cabbage – the kind you can find in any grocery store.
- Carrots and Onion – The onion adds flavor, and the carrots are a standard coleslaw ingredient that adds flavor and a pop of color.
- Non-Dairy Milk – You’ll want to use the non-dairy milk that works for your diet. I used So Delicious Unsweetened Coconut Milk Beverage. Any neutral tasting non-dairy milk should be fine.
- Egg Free Mayo – I used Earth Balance Mindful Mayo. If that doesn’t work for you, go ahead and use your favorite mayonnaise.
- Fresh Lemon Juice and Vinegar – These acids help make the dressing nice and tangy.
Special Equipment
A food processor is the best way to get the cabbage and carrots finely shredded. Unsure about what the blades or attachments do in your food processor? This guide will help.
Step by Step Instructions
- Use the food processor to finely shred the green cabbage, carrots, and onion. Put the vegetables in a large bowl.
- Rinse out the food processor, and put the dressing ingredients inside. Proces on high speed to mix the dressing.
- Pour the coleslaw dressing over the shredded vegetables.
- Stir well and make sure all the vegetables are covered with dressing. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to let the flavors combine.
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Recipe
Vegan KFC Copycat Coleslaw.
Ingredients
- 8 cups shredded cabbage about 1 large head or two small heads
- 1 carrot peeled and shredded
- 2 tablespoons onion finely chopped
- â…“ cup organic cane sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- â…› teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- ½ cup vegan mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Shred the cabbage, carrot, and onion using the shredding disc in your food processor.
- Remove the shredding disc. Place the shredded cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large bowl. Rinse the food processor parts.
- Place the S blade in the food processor and add all the ingredients for the dressing. Blend on high speed until smooth.
- Pour dressing over the shredded vegetables. Stir. Refrigerate for one hour before serving.
Notes
Nutrition
Adapted from this recipe.
bradley stoll
best coleslaw ever…vegan or otherwise!
Kelly Roenicke
Yay!
Ursula
What a great recipe! I made this for the first time last night and was blown away with how delicious it was. Mine even looked like KFC’s because I shredded my cabbage really small, along with the carrots. I used less sugar, too. Also, I added celery seeds to the recipe. I can’t wait to have it tonight for dinner because it will have had a chance to really absorb the dressing. I have a good feeling this will be what I bring to summer gatherings. Thank you!
anna
great recipe! my whole family loves it! thank you for sharing
Lucille Roenicke
Love the KFC connection so this is a great combo for those fish meals, chicken or ham