mediterranean coleslaw

3 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Apr 13, 2026

I saw this on Facebook and jotted down the recipe to try later. It's a crunchy side dish with a coleslaw base that's updated with a more lemony-flavored dressing. If lemons are a bit too tart, you can add a drizzle of honey to offset the tartness and give the dressing a more balanced flavor profile. It makes about 5 cups (enough for about 6 people as a side dish). But to make it a more filling main dish, add some shredded chicken or a (well-drained) can of chickpeas, and it's a good entrée salad for 2 to 3 people.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method Refrigerate/Freeze
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • DRESSING
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • COLESLAW
  • 1 bag standard coleslaw mix (16 oz, shredded cabbage with shredded carrot strips)
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
  • 1/4 cup cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
  • 1 can sliced black olives, drained (2.25 oz)
  • 1 jar sliced banana peppers (6 oz or 1/2 of a 12-oz jar)
  • 2 ounces crumbled Feta cheese

How To Make mediterranean coleslaw

  • Step 1
    Combine all of the dressing ingredients in a small bowl or jar with lid, and whisk (or shake) thoroughly until well combined.
  • Step 2
    In a mixing bowl, combine all of the coleslaw ingredients and toss until well combined.
  • Step 3
    Pour the dressing across the top, and toss until well combined. Set the coleslaw aside for 15 minutes before serving.
  • Step 4
    Just before serving, toss the coleslaw a few times (to re-incorporate any of the vinaigrette that settled at the bottom).
  • Step 5
    Serve immediately.

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