Mediterranean Diet Light Coleslaw
Elevate your coleslaw game with this Mediterranean Diet Light Coleslaw—a refreshing, nutrient-packed side dish that’s perfect for healthy eating. Featuring a vibrant mix of green and red cabbage, crisp carrots, and bold red onion, this recipe swaps heavy mayo-based dressing for a zesty combination of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and a touch of honey. Sunflower seeds add a delightful crunch, while fresh parsley ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 15 minutes, this heart-healthy coleslaw is light, flavorful, and ideal for serving alongside grilled proteins or as a topping for Mediterranean-inspired bowls. Rich in antioxidants and healthy fats, it’s a guilt-free addition to any meal that showcases the best of clean, wholesome eating!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head Green cabbage
- 0.25 head Red cabbage
- 2 medium Carrots
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 clove Garlic
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cup Sunflower seeds
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and red cabbage, aiming for fine, uniform shreds. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the carrots. Add them to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey until well combined and emulsified.
Finely mince the garlic and add it to the dressing, whisking to incorporate.
Pour the dressing over the cabbage mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to combine, ensuring all the vegetables are well-coated.
Chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the coleslaw, along with the sunflower seeds.
Season the coleslaw with salt and black pepper to taste, then toss once more.
Let the coleslaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
818 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.0 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 12.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1494 mg | 65% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 66.5 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.2 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.5 g | ||
| Protein | 14.6 g | 29% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 285 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1838 mg | 39% | |
*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.
