Long John Silver's Coleslaw Recipe

There are so many ways to make coleslaw, but creamy with a bigger shred is my favorite. This copycat Long John Silver's Coleslaw recipe hits the nail on the head!

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Long John Silvers Does Coleslaw Right

When I first started experimenting with coleslaw recipes, I couldn't believe how simple it was to make.

Mainly because I have had so much NASTY coleslaw out at restaurants! If fast food restaurants can get it right, why can't fancy ones?!

The recipe I decided on tastes just like Long John Silvers Coleslaw to me.

It's tangy, sweet, easy to make, and goes perfectly with BBQ & fish!

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What You'll Need For Copycat Long John Silvers Coleslaw

Besides a bag of coleslaw mix, I bet you already have most of these ingredients in your kitchen!

Ingredients

1 standard sized bag of coleslaw mix
2/3 cup mayonnaise (I use light)
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Notes

I don't shred my own cabbage for this, I use a bag of coleslaw mix. I can catch it on sale for $0.78 sometimes, making this such an affordable option for a weeknight side!

I prefer the cabbage blend with red (purple) cabbage in it, though it's not necessary.

While you can use regular mayonnaise, I use light and it's still amazing!

How To Make Copycat Long John Silvers Coleslaw

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Steps

Combine ingredients for dressing in a small bowl: mayonnaise, sugar, lemon juice, salt, pepper, milk, and vinegar.
Whisk until thoroughly combined. It'll be gritty for now, that's okay.
In a large mixing bowl, stir coleslaw mix and dressing mixture until evenly combined.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving for best results!

What To Pair With Copycat Long John Silvers Coleslaw

My favorite thing to eat with this creamy coleslaw is fried fish!

Specifically, my small batch beer batter cod. The steaming hot crunchy fillet is a match made in heaven to this cold, tangy coleslaw.

My second favorite thing to eat this copycat Long Johns Silver Coleslaw with is BBQ chicken or pork chops.

Pairing these two dishes just screams summer cookout, no matter the time of year!

You can also top a pulled pork sandwich with coleslaw, or put it in your crispy buffalo chicken wrap.

Storing Copycat Long John Silvers Coleslaw

This coleslaw should be refrigerated in an airtight container until serving.

I like to use my Pyrex or Rubbermaid food containers!

I'll use my glass Pyrex food storage containers if I'm preparing this to eat at home, and my Rubbermaid plastic containers if I'm taking this coleslaw to a BBQ, etc.

For best results, eat within 24 hours!

Other Copycat Recipes

Want more restaurant goodness at home?

Try our Copycat Chipotle Corn Salsa.

It's another easy side like this coleslaw, and just a few ingredients to step up any taco Tuesday!

Craving Chick-Fil-A on a Sunday? No problem. I'll let you in on my little secret.

This Copycat Chick-Fil-A Chicken Sandwich!

Share your favorite meal to pair with this Copycat Long John Silver's Coleslaw in the comments below!

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