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Long John Silver’s Coleslaw Copycat Recipe

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chill Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups green cabbage very finely chopped
  • ½ cup carrots very finely minced
  • ¾ cup mayonnaise
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 tablespoons buttermilk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Pulse cabbage and carrots in a food processor until very fine (rice-sized, not paste)
  • In a bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, milk, buttermilk, salt, and pepper until smooth and slightly thin
  • Add cabbage and carrots to a large bowl and pour dressing over
  • Mix thoroughly until evenly coated
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight
  • Stir well before serving and adjust seasoning if needed

Notes

Texture is key: vegetables must be very finely chopped
Dressing should look slightly loose before chilling
Do not use pre-shredded coleslaw mix
Stir after chilling if liquid separates slightly
Best flavor and texture develop after long chilling