Classic Long John Silver’s Coleslaw Recipe At Home
Long John Silver's Coleslaw Recipe is a creamy American side dish made with finely chopped cabbage, carrot, and onion mixed in a smooth dressing of mayonnaise, milk, buttermilk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. This easy copycat coleslaw recipe is designed for home cooks who want the familiar restaurant-style flavor to serve with fried fish, seafood, or family meals. It comes together quickly, needs no cooking, and tastes best after chilling, making it a reliable side dish for weeknight dinners and summer cookouts.
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 6 cups finely chopped cabbage (green cabbage works best)
- ½ cup finely shredded carrot
- 2 tablespoons finely minced onion
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ⅓ cup milk
- ¼ cup buttermilk
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- 1
Add cabbage, carrot, and onion to a large bowl. Toss with clean hands so everything spreads evenly
- 2
In a second bowl, whisk mayonnaise, milk, buttermilk, sugar, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Keep whisking until smooth and pourable
- 3
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Stir gently with a spoon until every piece gets coated
- 4
Cover the bowl and place it in the fridge for at least 2 hours. This rest time helps the flavor settle
- 5
Stir once more before serving and adjust salt or sugar if needed.