Coleslaw

What is it?

Shredded green cabbage and carrots come dressed in a thick, mayo-based sauce with sugar, so the texture lands creamy and the flavor leans sweet with a little tang. Served cold as a side in KFC's lineup, this ready-to-eat slaw is meant to sit alongside fried chicken, mashed potatoes, or biscuits. Unlike vinegar-forward versions, this one keeps the dressing front and center. Vegetables are cut fine enough that the cabbage and carrot mix feels uniform rather than crunchy in big pieces, and the recipe has stayed pretty consistent across locations for years. It's one of the chain's few cold sides.