Mediterranean Cabbage Feta Salad

📖 Description

Crisp, colorful, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Cabbage Feta Salad is the perfect light and refreshing side dish. Crunchy cabbage, cucumbers, carrots, red onion, Kalamata olives, and creamy feta cheese are tossed in a bright lemon-herb vinaigrette for a delicious balance of tangy, savory, and fresh flavors. It’s quick to make, naturally gluten-free, and ideal for BBQs, picnics, meal prep, or a healthy everyday meal.

Mediterranean Cabbage Feta Salad

⏱️ Prep Time

15 minutes

❄️ Chill Time

15 minutes (optional)

⏰ Total Time

30 minutes

🍽️ Servings

6

🛒 Ingredients

For the Salad

• 4 cups green cabbage, finely shredded
• 2 cups red cabbage, finely shredded
• 1 large cucumber, diced
• 1½ cups shredded carrots
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• ½ cup Kalamata olives
• 1 cup feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh dill, chopped (optional)

For the Lemon Herb Dressing

• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 tsp honey
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the Vegetables

Finely shred the green and red cabbage. Dice the cucumber, shred the carrots, and thinly slice the red onion.

2. Make the Dressing

In a small bowl or jar, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, garlic, oregano, Dijon mustard, honey, salt, and pepper until well combined.

3. Assemble the Salad

In a large mixing bowl, combine the green cabbage, red cabbage, cucumber, carrots, red onion, olives, feta cheese, parsley, and dill.

4. Toss

Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is evenly coated.

5. Chill & Serve

For the best flavor, refrigerate for 15–30 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra feta, fresh herbs, and a sprinkle of oregano.

💡 Tips

• Add chickpeas or grilled chicken for a protein-packed meal.
• Toasted sunflower seeds or chopped walnuts add extra crunch.
• This salad stays fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, making it ideal for meal prep.
• Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the brightest flavor.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

• Grilled chicken or salmon
• Mediterranean meatballs
• Falafel and hummus
• Warm pita bread
• Lemon herb rice or quinoa