Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe that tastes just like the original they took off the menu. It’s creamy, tangy, and perfectly sweet.
Author’s Notes
Bringing Back a Chick-Fil-A Classic
If you ever had the coleslaw at Chick-Fil-A before it disappeared, you know how disappointing it was when they took it off the menu. It was sweet, creamy, tangy, and the perfect match for a spicy chicken sandwich or salty waffle fries. I still can’t believe it’s gone!
So I started making it at home, just like I do with their sauce and frozen lemonade. This version tastes just like the original; smooth, sweet, and just tangy enough. Best of all, it’s easy. Mix a few pantry staples with a bag of shredded cabbage and you’ve got the perfect Chick-Fil-A coleslaw recipe.
Why You’ll Love This Coleslaw
- Tastes just like the original with the same sweet-tangy flavor
- No special equipment needed; just a bowl and a whisk
- Made with simple, easy-to-find ingredients
- Quick to make and great for prepping ahead
Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe Ingredients
| Ingredient | Helpful Tip or Swap |
|---|---|
| Mayonnaise | Duke’s or Best Foods/Hellmann’s gives the closest flavor to Chick-Fil-A’s, but any good-quality mayo works. |
| White Vinegar | White vinegar gives the classic tang. Apple cider vinegar works if needed, but changes the flavor slightly. |
| Granulated Sugar | Don’t reduce it too much or it won’t taste like the original. |
| Angel Hair Coleslaw | The finer the cabbage is shredded, the closer it tastes to Chick-Fil-A’s version. |
| Fresh Carrots | Grate using the small holes on a box grater. |
chelsea’s recipe tip
Best Dishes to Serve With This Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe
This goes with almost anything, but here are some favorite pairings:
- Chicken burger or crispy chicken sandwiches
- BBQ pulled pork or BBQ chicken
- Sloppy joes
- Hot dogs or brats
- As a topping on tacos or sliders
- Served with grilled corn and baked beans at summer cookouts
Storage
- Make ahead: This Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe is best made at least 2 hours in advance so the flavors can blend well.
- Storage: Keep leftovers in a covered container in the fridge. Best within 1-2 days.
- Freezing: Not recommended; the texture gets watery.
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Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe
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Equipment
- Tongs
Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mayo (use Duke's or Best Foods)
- 20 ounces shredded green cabbage see note 1
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots 1 large carrot, see note 2
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the vinegar, sugar, dry mustard, and salt until the sugar is fully dissolved. Whisk in the mayonnaise until smooth and fully combined.
- Fold in the cabbage and carrots. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to let the flavors meld. Mix again, taste, and adjust.
Recipe Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
chelsea’s recipe tip
Chick-Fil-A Coleslaw Recipe Tips
- Dry the cabbage: Be sure cabbage is 100% dried before making slaw.
- Mix gently: Overmixing can break down the cabbage. Fold until just coated.
- Let it chill: Chill for at least 2 hours for the best flavor.
- Taste and adjust: After chilling, add salt or vinegar if needed
This coleslaw is so simple but that dressing is SO good!! 10 stars 😀 I was eating it straight from a spoon! We put the slaw on our pulled pork sandwiches. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Buy a bagged slaw & add the dressing at least an hour before serving.
Yay! I seriously can eat it from the spoon as well! Thanks so much for your comment!
Absolutely love this recipe! I have made it several times in the past few weeks. It is our new favorite coleslaw! I have a question. If you were to substitute monk fruit for the sugar, how much would I use? I know that monk fruit is supposed to be much sweeter. Thanks!
Yay! I’m so thrilled to hear this! I haven’t tested it in this recipe so I can’t say for sure. Is it liquid or solid monk fruit?
loved this easy recipe just what I needed at 78 years old. Thank you!
So happy to hear this! Thanks Nina!
That’s a lot of sugar
You can scale it down to personal preference!