Mediterranean Diet Pickled Onion Slaw

Bright, zesty, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this Mediterranean Diet Pickled Onion Slaw is the perfect side dish to elevate your meals. Made with vibrant shredded red cabbage, crunchy carrot, and tangy pickled red onion, this slaw features a luscious dressing of extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, lemon juice, and garlic for a harmonious balance of sweet and savory flavors. Fresh parsley and mint add a refreshing herbal twist that pairs beautifully with the Mediterranean flavor profile. Ready in just 20 minutes, this no-cook recipe is as quick as it is healthy, making it ideal for busy weeknights or as a vibrant addition to backyard gatherings. Serve alongside grilled fish, chicken, or your favorite plant-based dishes for a colorful and nutrient-packed complement to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 0.5 head red cabbage
• 1 large carrot
• 1 medium red onion
• 0.5 cup white wine vinegar
• 0.25 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 minced garlic clove
• 0.25 cup fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup fresh mint
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Thinly slice the red cabbage and place it in a large mixing bowl.

Step 2

Peel and grate the carrot, then add it to the bowl with the cabbage.

Step 3

Thinly slice the red onion, separating the rings, and add them to a medium bowl.

Step 4

In a small saucepan, heat the white wine vinegar over medium heat until just warm, then pour it over the sliced onions in the bowl to start the pickling process. Let it sit for about 10 minutes.

Step 5

In another small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.

Step 6

Chop the fresh parsley and mint finely and set aside.

Step 7

Once the onion has lightly pickled, drain the excess vinegar and add the onion to the cabbage and carrot mixture.

Step 8

Pour the dressing over the slaw mixture and toss everything together to ensure even coating.

Step 9

Fold in the chopped parsley and mint gently into the slaw.

Step 10

Let the slaw sit for at least 10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(980.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	885.1

Total Fat 57.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2556.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 97.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.8g	0%
Total Sugars 60.2g
Protein 8.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.1mg	0%
Iron 6.4mg	0%
Potassium 1885.3mg	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: 54.8%

Protein: 3.8%

Carbs: 41.4%