Paleo Homemade KFC Coleslaw
Craving the classic crunch and tang of your favorite coleslaw but looking to keep it paleo-friendly? This Paleo Homemade KFC Coleslaw is the perfect solution! A vibrant mix of finely shredded green cabbage, purple cabbage, and sweet carrots come together with a creamy, flavorful dressing made from paleo mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard. With a tangy zip of lemon juice and a hint of black pepper, this easy-to-make coleslaw captures the nostalgic taste of the original while staying dairy- and refined sugar-free. Ready in just 15 minutes and perfect after an hour of chilling, this healthy side dish is ideal for pairing with grilled meats, barbecue, or as a refreshing topping for sandwiches. It's everything you love about KFC coleslaw—only better and guilt-free!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 1 cup purple cabbage
- 2 stalks green onions
- 0.5 cup paleo mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Finely shred 4 cups of green cabbage using a mandoline slicer or a sharp knife and place in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate 2 medium carrots and add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Shred 1 cup of purple cabbage and add it to the bowl with the other vegetables.
Thinly slice 2 stalks of green onions and mix them with the cabbage and carrots.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together 0.5 cup of paleo mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of Dijon mustard.
Season the dressing with 0.5 teaspoon of sea salt and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper, mixing well until smooth and creamy.
Pour the dressing over the shredded vegetable mixture and toss until all the vegetables are well coated.
Cover the coleslaw and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld together before serving.
Toss the coleslaw again before serving to redistribute the dressing, and enjoy your crunchy, creamy Paleo Homemade KFC Coleslaw!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1016 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.1 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.9 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 39 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2103 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 52.6 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.3 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 207 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1180 mg | 25% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
