Let’s be honest—it’s never too early to start thinking about all the recipes you want to make this summer. As soon as the first sunny spring day hits, we start dreaming aboutcrunchy cucumber sandwiches,juicy tomato saladsandtender chicken fresh off the grill. And there are plenty of backyard barbecues and parkside picnics to plan for, too.
Whether you’re hosting the shindig or hanging out on someone else’s back porch, it’s always good to have plenty of summer side dish recipes in your back pocket. We’re partial to some of our own go-tos, likeCantaloupe Salad with Lime, Pepitas & CotijaandPasta Salad with Black Beans & Avocado Dressing, but we’re always open to adding something new to our rotation—especially a restaurant copycat recipe.
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But even the most devoted fans (and the least talented cooks) will be thrilled at how easy the slaw is to replicate. Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch of Chick-Fil-A’s signature coleslaw:
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With a recipe this simple, it would be easy to put any twist on it you like—lower the added sugar for folks who have to be mindful about their intake, add in a different blend of seasonings to fit the rest of the menu or add slices of fresh jalapeños for an extra kick. You could even add in more veggies, like chopped sweet peppers, fresh raw corn or red onion for a veggie-packed side that could even help you clean out the fridge, if necessary. Adding whatever fresh herbs you have, like chopped basil, cilantro or even scallions, can also amp up the flavor.
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But keeping the recipe in its classic form will win you fans, too. Ardent coleslaw lovers say this simple side is the “perfect complement” to a chicken sandwich, while others say it goes best withChick-Fil-A’s chicken salad—another retired menu item that you can make at home with an official recipe. Pair them both withthe retired carrot-raisin saladfor a lunch that feels like a fast-food throwback. Or pair this coleslaw with other fun summer dishes, like ourCreamy Cucumber, Radish & Tomato Chopped Salad, someGrilled Bell Pepper-Bun Turkey Burgers with Avocado Goddess SauceandQuinoa Avocado Saladfor a summer feast.
No matter how you serve up this easy-peasy recipe, you’ll know you’ve got a tried and true classic on your hands. Just add it to your summertime to-make list along with other favorite Chick-Fil-A copycat recipes, like ourCopycat Chick-fil-A Fried Cauliflower SandwichandCopycat Chick-fil-A Kale Salad.
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