Mediterranean Diet Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad

Bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor, this Mediterranean Diet Crispy Cabbage and Carrot Salad is a refreshing addition to any meal. Packed with crunchy green and red cabbage, sweet julienned carrots, juicy cherry tomatoes, and zesty red onion, this salad is a nutrient-dense powerhouse. The tangy homemade dressing, featuring extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, perfectly complements the fresh ingredients. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this no-cook, 20-minute recipe is as easy to make as it is satisfying. Whether you serve it as a crisp side dish or a light main course, this salad is a delicious way to embrace heart-healthy Mediterranean flavors.

Nutriscore Rating: 81/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 head Green cabbage
• 0.5 head Red cabbage
• 3 medium Carrots
• 0.5 small Red onion
• 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
• 0.5 cup Parsley
• 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by thinly slicing the green and red cabbage. Place the sliced cabbage into a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel the carrots and use a julienne peeler to cut them into thin strips. Add the carrot strips to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion and halve the cherry tomatoes. Add both to the mixing bowl with the cabbage and carrots.

Step 4

Chop the parsley finely and add it to the bowl, mixing all the vegetables together until evenly combined.

Step 5

In a small bowl or a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.

Step 6

Whisk the dressing ingredients together thoroughly or shake the jar until all the components are well mixed and emulsified.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture, tossing gently using salad tongs to ensure all vegetables are coated evenly with the dressing.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for at least 10 minutes for the flavors to meld and for the cabbage to soften slightly.

Step 9

Serve the salad immediately as a side dish or a light main course. Enjoy the refreshing crunch and tangy Mediterranean flavors!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1204.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	726.2

Total Fat 44.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1626.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.1g	0%
Total Sugars 39.0g
Protein 12.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 441.4mg	0%
Iron 8.1mg	0%
Potassium 2798.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.9%

Protein: 6.5%

Carbs: 42.6%