Mediterranean Diet Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad

Brighten up your table with this Mediterranean Diet Crunchy Red Cabbage Salad, a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish bursting with color, flavor, and texture. Featuring thinly sliced red cabbage, crisp carrots, crunchy cucumbers, and sweet red bell peppers, this Mediterranean-inspired recipe is dressed in a zesty blend of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and red wine vinegar. Topped with creamy feta cheese and briny black olives, this salad balances freshness and tanginess perfectly. Ready in just 20 minutes without any cooking required, it’s an easy, no-fuss option for a healthy side dish or a light vegetarian main. Full of fiber, antioxidants, and heart-healthy ingredients, this salad is not only delicious but also a perfect fit for a Mediterranean diet. Enjoy it immediately or let it marinate for enhanced flavor—either way, this crunchy delight is sure to become a go-to in your healthy recipe repertoire.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 small head red cabbage
• 2 medium carrot
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium cucumber
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley
• 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 clove garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup feta cheese
• 0.5 cup black olives

Directions

Step 1

Remove the outer leaves and core from the red cabbage. Thinly slice the cabbage using a sharp knife or a mandoline for uniform slices.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrots. Thinly slice the red bell pepper and cucumber. Thinly slice half a red onion.

Step 3

Chop the fresh parsley and set aside.

Step 4

In a large salad bowl, combine the sliced cabbage, grated carrot, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, and parsley.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and minced garlic. Stir in the salt and black pepper.

Step 6

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss well to ensure all the ingredients are coated evenly.

Step 7

Crumble feta cheese over the salad and add the black olives.

Step 8

Gently toss again and serve immediately or allow the salad to sit for up to 20 minutes for flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1275.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	957.2

Total Fat 67.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 18.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 66.8mg	0%
Sodium 2766.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 81.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.8g	0%
Total Sugars 32.5g
Protein 22.3g	0%

Vitamin D 12IU	0%
Calcium 797.3mg	0%
Iron 12.0mg	0%
Potassium 2502.2mg	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: 59.3%

Protein: 8.7%

Carbs: 32.0%