Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinegar Coleslaw
Elevate your coleslaw game with this vibrant Mediterranean Diet Classic Vinegar Coleslaw, a refreshing twist on a timeless favorite. Packed with crisp cabbage, sweet carrots, tangy red onion, and crunchy red bell pepper, this nutrient-rich side dish combines bold flavors and vibrant textures. The zesty dressing—featuring extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey—perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes while staying true to heart-healthy Mediterranean principles. Fresh parsley adds a pop of herbaceous brightness, making this easy-to-prepare coleslaw a showstopper at any gathering. Ready in just 20 minutes and requiring no cooking, it’s the ultimate guilt-free accompaniment to grilled meats, fish, or veggie-packed main courses.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups cabbage
- 2 medium carrots
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
Thinly slice the cabbage into shreds and place it into a large mixing bowl.
Peel the carrots and grate them using a box grater or a food processor. Add to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red onion and red bell pepper into strips and add them to the bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined.
Season the dressing with salt and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss everything together until the vegetables are evenly coated.
Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the coleslaw.
Toss the coleslaw again to incorporate the parsley.
Let the coleslaw sit for at least 15 minutes in the refrigerator before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1696 mg | 74% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 42.3 g | ||
| Protein | 8.2 g | 16% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 228 mg | 18% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1505 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
