Description
Mediterranean coleslaw brings together crisp cabbage, zesty herbs, and tangy olives in a refreshing salad. Colorful ingredients and bright dressing create a perfect side dish you’ll crave at summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 2 oz (57 g) feta, crumbled
- ½ red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 1 2.25-oz (64 g) can sliced black olives
- ½ 12-oz (340 g) jar banana pepper rings
- ¼ cup (60 mL) olive oil
- ¼ cup (60 mL) lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Vinaigrette Preparation: Whisk extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, granulated garlic, dried oregano, kosher salt, and ground black pepper in a small bowl until smoothly emulsified, creating a zesty Mediterranean-style dressing.
- Vegetable Assembly: In a large salad bowl, combine shredded cabbage mix, crimson bell pepper, flat-leaf parsley, Kalamata olives, banana pepper rings, and crumbled feta cheese, forming a vibrant and colorful base.
- Dressing Integration: Pour the prepared vinaigrette over the vegetable mixture, tossing gently with salad tongs to ensure every ingredient is evenly coated with the bright, herbaceous dressing.
- Flavor Melding: Let the coleslaw rest at room temperature for 15 minutes, allowing ingredients to absorb the dressing’s essence and develop a harmonious Mediterranean flavor profile.
Notes
- Marinate for Maximum Flavor: Let the coleslaw sit for 15 minutes to allow ingredients to absorb the zesty vinaigrette, enhancing overall taste depth.
- Olive Oil Quality Matters: Use extra virgin olive oil for authentic Mediterranean flavor and rich, smooth dressing texture.
- Cheese Crumbling Tip: Crumble feta cheese just before mixing to maintain its fresh, tangy character and prevent clumping.
- Serve with Freshness: Stir the coleslaw right before serving to revive the crisp vegetables and redistribute the vibrant dressing, ensuring each bite is perfectly seasoned.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg