Chick-fil-A Coleslaw Copycat Recipe
Posted: 06/13/24
Updated: 05/22/25
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This copycat Chick-fil-A coleslaw recipe is the perfect addition to your next barbecue. Light, fresh, and a little sweet, this simple slaw is absolutely delicious on BBQ pulled pork or chicken, layered in sandwiches, or served as a refreshing side.
What We Love About This Recipe
- If you were a fan of the classic Chick-Fil-A coleslaw, you’ve probably been mourning its retirement since the day it left the menu. We totally get it. Thankfully, this recipe is a perfect recreation of that staple side dish.
- The flavors are fresh and tangy and a little sweet.
- The ingredients list is SO simple. 6 ingredients total, and that includes the salt.
- No time spent in the drive thru, and the homemade coleslaw is way more cost-effective, too.
Chef’s Tips
- It takes a little time, but don’t skip the chill. When your Chick-fil-A coleslaw’s in the fridge, all the ingredients are melding together and really deepening. Trust me. You’ll have a much more flavorful bowl of slaw after 2 hours than you will right after it’s made.
- Don’t be put off by the sugar in the recipe. I promise you won’t feel like you’re eating a dessert! It’s just enough to play off the tanginess of the mayo and the vinegar, and it’s so delicious!
- Any kind of slaw mix will work just fine here, but if you really want a Chick-fil-A coleslaw copycat, get a mix that’s just green cabbage and carrots. The original CFA slaw didn’t have any purple cabbage or broccoli slaw or nuts or tortilla strips. Just green cabbage and carrots.
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Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Copycat Recipe
Creamy and crisp, this easy coleslaw recipe brings the retired Chick-fil-A side dish back to your dinner table!
servings
Ingredients
For the Dressing
- 1 cup mayonnaise see Notes
- ¼ cup granulated sugar see Notes
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Coleslaw
- 2 14-ounce bags shredded coleslaw mix
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl with lid, or plastic wrap to cover
- whisk
- large wooden spoon or silicone spatula
Instructions
- Add 1 cup mayonnaise, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 4 teaspoons white vinegar, ¼ teaspoon dry mustard, and ¼ teaspoon kosher salt to large mixing bowl. Whisk all ingredients together until fully combined into smooth dressing.
- Once mixture is smooth, add 2 14-ounce bags shredded coleslaw mix to bowl. Gently fold coleslaw mix into dressing mixture until completely coated.
- Cover bowl with lid or plastic wrap and place in refrigerator. Chill coleslaw at least 2 hours, but not more than 12 hours.
- Immediately before serving, uncover bowl and stir coleslaw. Serve chilled.
Notes
- Make it Vegan: Use vegan mayonnaise.
- Make it Keto: Use Granular Swerve instead of white sugar.
- Make it Added-Sugar Free: Use preferred granulated sugar substitute instead of white sugar.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 240kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Total Carbs: 12g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 10g | Net Carbs: 10g | Vitamin C: 36mg | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 268mg | Potassium: 175mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
I’ve always loved Chick-fil-A’s coleslaw, and I was so sad when they removed it from the menu! Thank you for sharing this recipe—it’s great to know I can still enjoy the same classic taste at home. Looking forward to trying it this weekend!” Chickfill-a.com
We’re so glad it was a hit! Thanks for sharing, Irtaza!