Red Cabbage Feta Olive Salad
Bright, tangy, and irresistibly fresh, this Red Cabbage Feta Olive Salad is a vibrant addition to your table that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring crunchy red cabbage, creamy crumbled feta cheese, and the briny richness of black olives, this Mediterranean-inspired salad is perfectly balanced with slices of sharp red onion and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. A touch of fresh parsley adds a fragrant herbal note, tying everything together for a refreshing burst of flavor in every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this quick and easy salad is perfect for busy weeknights or as a colorful side dish for your next gathering. Perfect for those seeking healthy yet satisfying dishes, this salad bursts with nutrients and bold, complementary flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 head red cabbage
- 100 grams feta cheese
- 75 grams black olives
- 1 medium red onion
- 2 tablespoons parsley
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the red cabbage by removing the outer leaves, washing thoroughly, and slicing it thinly using a sharp knife or mandoline. Place the sliced cabbage in a large mixing bowl.
Crumble the feta cheese into small pieces and add it to the bowl with the cabbage.
Slice the black olives into halves or quarters, depending on your preference, and add them to the mixture.
Peel and thinly slice the red onion. Add the slices to the salad bowl.
Finely chop the parsley and sprinkle it over the other ingredients.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until evenly coated.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more lemon juice or salt as desired.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to meld together.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
232 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.5 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.6 g | 28% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 22 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 703 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.9 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 215 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 2.8 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 382 mg | 8% | |
*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.
