A vibrant and flavorful Mediterranean-inspired salad featuring red cabbage, feta cheese, and olives, perfect for a refreshing side dish.
Prepare the vegetables by shredding the red cabbage, slicing the bell peppers, and halving the cherry tomatoes.
Use a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer for even and precise cuts.
Combine the shredded cabbage, sliced bell peppers, black olives, sliced red onion, and chopped spring onion in a large mixing bowl.
Toss the ingredients gently to avoid bruising the vegetables.
In a small jar, combine the olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper. Shake well to emulsify.
Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning to your preference.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat evenly.
Add the dressing gradually to avoid over-dressing the salad.
Add the halved cherry tomatoes and crumbled feta cheese to the salad. Toss gently to combine.
Add the feta cheese at the end to keep it from breaking apart too much.
Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or a light meal.
Garnish with fresh herbs like parsley or basil for added flavor and presentation.