Description
Mediterranean Vegan Greek Salad delivers crisp cucumber, juicy tomatoes, and tangy olives in a zesty dance of plant-based flavors. Refreshing ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a light and satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables:
- 1 English cucumber
- 300 grams (10.5 ounces) tomatoes (large or cherry)
- 1 green/red bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
Protein and Cheese:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) block vegan feta
- 15 kalamata olives
Dressing Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Prepare a spacious mixing vessel for assembling the vibrant Mediterranean-inspired salad.
- Slice cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, and red onion into uniform, appetizing chunks that ensure balanced flavor in every bite.
- Scatter chopped vegetables into the bowl, creating a colorful landscape of fresh produce.
- Sprinkle kalamata olives across the vegetable medley, introducing a rich, briny element.
- Delicately crumble vegan feta over the salad, distributing the creamy alternative cheese throughout.
- Craft the dressing by vigorously whisking ingredients in a separate container until they transform into a harmonious, emulsified mixture.
- Drizzle the zesty dressing over the salad, using gentle folding motions to ensure each ingredient is lightly coated without bruising the delicate vegetables.
- Allow the salad to rest for 2-3 minutes, permitting flavors to meld and intensify.
- Serve chilled, presenting a refreshing and vibrant plant-based interpretation of the classic Greek salad.
Notes
- Substitute traditional feta with vegan alternatives like tofu or store-bought vegan feta for authentic Greek flavor without dairy.
- Marinate tofu feta in herbs and olive oil for 30 minutes before crumbling to enhance its taste and texture.
- Ensure vegetables are crisp and fresh by chopping them just before serving to maintain maximum crunch and vibrant colors.
- Add extra protein by including chickpeas or grilled tempeh, making the salad more substantial and nutritionally balanced for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Greek
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg