Greek Cabbage Salad

This Greek cabbage salad is the perfect side dish. Think of it as a Greek coleslaw. It’s full of flavor from the herbs, and of course, the addition of olives. Add it to a sandwich, burger, or eat it on its own. You’ll want to devour this up.

Why you’ll love this Greek cabbage salad:

• Versatile: Add this to a burger, as a side, throw in any of your fav veggies, it’s totally adaptable
• Flavorful: The herbs, olives, and dressing make this Greek cabbage salad so tasty
• Healthy: Full of wholesome, healthy ingredients

Ingredients:

Cabbage: With 1 gram of fiber for every 10 calories, cabbage is so good for your digestion. It’s also full of nutrients that can help with your stomach and intestine health.

Olive: Very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants, olives are so good for you and are such a great addition to any recipe.

How to make Greek cabbage salad:

1. To a large bowl add the shredded cabbage and sprinkle over the salt. Use your hands to massage the cabbage with the salt for a few minutes – this helps to just slightly soften the cabbage.
2. To the cabbage add all of the remaining ingredients (pepper, olives, feta, dill, olive oil, red wine vinegar and dried oregano) and toss well. Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips & FAQ:

What is a traditional Greek salad made of? Red onion, green pepper, olives, feta, tomatoes, and cucumber, with a red wine vinegar and oregano dressing. It’s fresh, and it’s delicious.

What is the difference between coleslaw and cabbage? Coleslaw is made from cabbage and often includes other shredded veggies like carrots and a creamy or vinegar-based dressing.

Why is my Greek salad watery? Cucumbers hold onto a ton of moisture, as do tomatoes. It’s best if you make Greek salad fresh to avoid it getting too watery.

Are olives and feta healthy? Like anything, in moderation. Olives provide nutrients and antioxidants, while feta provides calcium and a series of vitamins.

Other Greek recipes you’ll love:

• Greek Chicken Souvlaki
• Greek Potatoes
• Homemade Greek Salad
• Greek Salad Dressing

Greek Cabbage Salad

5 from 3 votes

This Greek cabbage salad is the perfect recipe for a BBQ, or any time. It is healthy, flavorful, and a great spin on traditional coleslaw.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Course Salad, Greek

Cuisine Greek

Servings 3 -4

Calories 275 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 small-medium green cabbage, shredded (about 6-8 cups shredded)
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup finely chopped black olives
• 1/4 cup finely chopped green olives
• 6 green onions, chopped thin
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped fresh dill
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp dried oregano

Instructions

 

• To a large bowl add the shredded cabbage and sprinkle over the salt. Use your hands to massage the cabbage with the salt for a few minutes – this helps to just slightly soften the cabbage.
• To the cabbage add all of the remaining ingredients (pepper, olives, feta, dill, olive oil, red wine vinegar and dried oregano) and toss well. Serve and enjoy!

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Notes

• This would make an incredibly delicious side for our Greek Chicken Souvlaki
• If you love the simplicity of this salad, you’ll love our Maroulosalata salad recipe
• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 275kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.1g | Protein: 5.3g | Fat: 24.8g | Saturated Fat: 5.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15.6g | Cholesterol: 16.7mg | Sodium: 909.5mg | Fiber: 4.5g | Sugar: 5.1g

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