Mediterranean Diet Red Cabbage Slaw
Brighten up your meals with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Red Cabbage Slaw, a crunchy and colorful side dish packed with fresh, nutrient-dense ingredients. Featuring crisp red cabbage, sweet shredded carrots, zesty red onion, and a refreshing lemon-olive oil dressing, this slaw is elevated with the briny tang of feta cheese and kalamata olives. Perfectly seasoned with red wine vinegar, honey, and a touch of parsley, it’s a quick and easy, no-cook recipe ready in just 15 minutes. This Mediterranean-inspired slaw is not only a nutritious choice but also a versatile addition to any meal—serve it alongside grilled fish, as a topping for sandwiches, or as part of a vibrant mezze platter. Healthy, flavorful, and simple, it’s a go-to dish for any occasion!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head red cabbage
- 1 large carrot
- 0.5 medium red onion
- 0.5 cup fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup feta cheese
- 0.25 cup kalamata olives
Instructions
Thinly slice the half head of red cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.
Peel and grate the large carrot, then add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
Thinly slice the half red onion and add it to the bowl.
Chop the fresh parsley and add it to the vegetable mixture.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss thoroughly to combine.
Crumble the feta cheese and pit and slice the kalamata olives, then gently fold them into the slaw.
Allow the slaw to chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Serve as a side dish or a topping for your favorite Mediterranean meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
845 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.3 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2946 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 69.0 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.4 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 29.3 g | ||
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 736 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1841 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.
