Southern Coleslaw

This Southern coleslaw recipe has been passed down the generations and is great for any occasion. It has the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I've even been told it is reminiscent of KFC coleslaw. You be the judge!



Southern Coleslaw
Ingredients
  • 1 head cabbage, finely shredded

  • 2 carrots, finely chopped

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion

  • 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

    Directions

    1. Gather the ingredients.

    2. Whisk mayonnaise, sugar, milk, buttermilk, lemon juice, vinegar, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until smooth and sugar has dissolved.

    3. Mix cabbage, carrots, and onion in a large salad bowl

    4. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture and mix thoroughly.

    5. Cover bowl and refrigerate slaw at least 2 hours (the longer the better). Mix again before serving.

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