Description
Mediterranean Coleslaw brings refreshing zest to classic summer sides with crisp cabbage, colorful bell peppers, and tangy feta cheese. Herb-infused olive oil dressing and briny kalamata olives elevate this salad, offering you a delightful taste of Mediterranean coastal cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients (Vegetables):
- 16 ounces (454 grams) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 2.25-ounce (64 grams) can sliced black olives
- ½ 12-ounce (340 grams) jar banana pepper rings
Dairy:
- 2 ounces (57 grams) feta, crumbled
Dressing:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Create a zesty lemon garlic vinaigrette by whisking together extra virgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, granulated garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a small mixing bowl until thoroughly emulsified.
- In a spacious salad bowl, combine pre-shredded cabbage mix, finely diced crimson bell pepper, freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley, well-drained Kalamata olives, sliced tangy banana pepper rings, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Drizzle the prepared vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture, gently tossing with salad tongs to ensure every ingredient is uniformly coated with the bright, herbaceous dressing.
- Allow the coleslaw to rest at room temperature for approximately 15 minutes, enabling the flavors to meld and the cabbage to slightly soften and absorb the vinaigrette’s vibrant profile.
- Just before serving, give the salad a final gentle stir to redistribute the dressing and reinvigorate the ingredients, ensuring a harmonious blend of Mediterranean-inspired flavors in each crisp, refreshing bite.
Notes
- Vibrant Mediterranean flavors burst through in this zesty, refreshing coleslaw that elevates traditional cabbage salad.
- Marinating the salad for 15 minutes allows ingredients to absorb the bright, tangy lemon garlic vinaigrette, intensifying the overall taste profile.
- Versatile dish perfect as a side, potluck contribution, or light lunch that pairs beautifully with grilled proteins or Mediterranean-inspired meals.
- Customize by adding protein like grilled chicken or chickpeas for a more substantial meal, or adjust vegetable quantities based on personal preference.
- Fresh herbs and briny olives transform ordinary coleslaw into an exciting, restaurant-quality side dish with minimal preparation time.
- Keeps well in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, making it an excellent make-ahead option for meal prep or quick weekday lunches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 139 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 281 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg