Keto Coleslaw - KFC Copycat

This keto coleslaw isn't just any 'slaw - it's inspired by KFC! But my version contains a fraction of the carbohydrates, and it's sugar free!

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So everyone knows coleslaw, right? My low carb Horseradish Coleslaw is one of the oldest recipes on my site. But I really wanted to drill down and work out what was different about the addictive coleslaw found in fast food chains such as KFC. 

First, it was the consistency. No long strands here, everything is chopped into small pieces. And also - and I'm sure you're aware of hidden carbs - it contains sugar. A cup of coleslaw from KFC contains about 30g of carbs in a serving of about 190g - and 26g of those are sugar! I knew that I could improve on that!

How to Make Keto Coleslaw - KFC Copycat

For this recipe you'll need a whole head of green cabbage. It makes a LOT of coleslaw but it keeps really well!

Cut it into small chunks and place them in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the cabbage is chopped into small pieces. I had to do mine in several batches, emptying out the food processor after each batch.

Chop up a peeled carrot in the same way, and add to the cabbage. Stir to mix.

In a separate bowl, add mayonnaise, unsweetened almond milk, low carb sweetener (I used classic Lakanto), white wine vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Whisk to combine.

Add the dressing to the veggies, and turn to coat. 

Store in the fridge until required - this is one of those recipes that just gets better and better the longer you leave it!

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Keto Coleslaw - KFC Copycat

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This keto coleslaw isn't just any 'slaw - it's inspired by KFC! But my version contains a fraction of the carbohydrates, and it's sugar free!

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Makes: 8 cups

Net Carbs: 5.7

Calories: 198

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

 

• 1 head green cabbage approx 2lb
• 1 carrot peeled
• ¾ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup unsweetened almond mik
• ¼ cup low carb sweetener eg Lakanto
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• salt and white pepper

Equipment

• Nordic Ware 69514 Prep & Serve Mixing Bowl Set, 4-pc

Step-by-Step Instructions

 

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1. Cut the cabbage into small chunks and place them in a food processor. Pulse a few times until the cabbage is chopped into small pieces. You might need to do this in several batches, emptying out the food processor after each batch.
2. Repeat with the carrot, and add to the cabbage. Stir to mix.
3. In a separate bowl, add the mayonnaise, unsweetened almond milk, low carb sweetener, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, onion powder, salt and white pepper. Whisk to combine.
4. Add the dressing to the veggies, and turn to coat. Store in the fridge until required.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 198kcalCarbohydrates: 8.6gProtein: 2.7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 2.6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 239mgFiber: 2.9gSugar: 3gNet Carbs: 5.7g

Notes

5.7g net carbs per serving of one cup

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.