Mediterranean Diet Southern Coleslaw
Brighten up your table with a fresh and healthy twist on a classic favorite—Mediterranean Diet Southern Coleslaw. This vibrant dish combines crisp green and purple cabbage, sweet grated carrots, and a tangy Greek yogurt dressing infused with extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and honey for a Mediterranean-inspired flavor makeover. The addition of fresh parsley and minced garlic adds a herby, aromatic touch, while the creamy texture ensures every bite is irresistibly delicious. Perfect as a chilled side dish, this coleslaw pairs wonderfully with grilled fish, lean chicken, or plant-based entrees, embodying the wholesome, heart-healthy principles of the Mediterranean diet. Ready in just 20 minutes and packed with nutrients, this colorful coleslaw is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups green cabbage
- 2 cups purple cabbage
- 1 cup carrots
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 0.5 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Thinly slice the green cabbage and purple cabbage into shreds using a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer. Add to a large mixing bowl.
Grate the carrots using a box grater or food processor, and add them to the bowl with the cabbages.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Greek yogurt, and honey until the dressing is smooth and creamy.
Peel and finely mince the garlic clove. Add it to the dressing along with the sea salt and black pepper. Stir to combine well.
Pour the dressing over the shredded cabbage and carrots, and toss thoroughly to coat all the vegetables evenly.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the coleslaw. Gently fold it into the mixture.
Let the coleslaw sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, or refrigerate for up to 1 hour for an even tastier result.
Serve chilled as a side dish to complement grilled fish, chicken, or plant-based Mediterranean entrees.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
816 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 59.3 g | 76% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5 g | 42% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 4 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 2759 mg | 120% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 62.4 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 40.9 g | ||
| Protein | 14.9 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 326 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 1485 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.
