Mediterranean Coleslaw Recipe
This Mediterranean Coleslaw is a fresh and vibrant salad combining crisp cabbage and carrots with colorful bell peppers, olives, banana peppers, and crumbly feta cheese. Tossed in a zesty lemon garlic vinaigrette with oregano, this no-cook dish offers a perfect blend of tangy, salty, and herbal flavors ideal for a light side or picnic dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
For the Salad
- 16 oz. coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley
- 1 2.25oz. can sliced black olives, drained
- 1/2 12oz. jar banana pepper rings
- 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
Instructions
- Prepare the Lemon Garlic Vinaigrette: In a bowl or jar, combine the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Whisk or shake vigorously until the dressing is well blended. Set aside to allow the flavors to meld.
- Prepare the Salad Ingredients: Dice the red bell pepper into small pieces and chop the fresh parsley. In a large mixing bowl, add the coleslaw mix of shredded cabbage and carrots, diced red bell pepper, chopped parsley, drained sliced black olives, banana pepper rings, and crumbled feta cheese.
- Toss the Salad with Dressing: Pour the prepared lemon garlic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients. Toss thoroughly until every component is evenly coated with the dressing. Let the slaw rest for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Final Stir and Serve: Just before serving, stir the salad one more time to redistribute the vinaigrette. Serve chilled or at room temperature for a refreshing Mediterranean-inspired coleslaw.
Notes
- This coleslaw is best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- If you prefer a milder flavor, reduce the amount of garlic powder or omit it entirely.
- For added crunch, consider tossing in some toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best tangy flavor in the vinaigrette.
- The slaw can be made vegan by substituting the feta with a dairy-free cheese or omitting it.
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