Description
A fresh and vibrant Authentic Greek Salad featuring crisp vegetables, creamy plant-based feta, and a zesty dressing. This quick and healthy Mediterranean-inspired salad offers a perfect balance of tangy, salty, and refreshing flavors for a light lunch or colorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 ripe tomatoes, diced
- 1 large cucumber, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
Additional Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup plant-based feta, crumbled
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (natural)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash and dice the tomatoes, cucumbers, and green bell pepper into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the red onion to keep a delicate crunch while blending well in each bite.
- Combine Salad Base: In a large bowl, add the chopped vegetables and Kalamata olives. Toss gently to mix all ingredients evenly without bruising the tomatoes.
- Add Plant-Based Feta: Sprinkle the crumbly plant-based feta over the salad ingredients to add creamy texture and authentic tang.
- Prepare the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar (natural), dried oregano (natural), sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined.
- Dress and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat each ingredient with the vibrant, zesty mixture, enhancing every bite.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe vegetables for the best flavor and texture.
- Toss the salad gently to avoid crushing the tomatoes.
- Chill the salad for 10-15 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Adjust the amount of apple cider vinegar to achieve desired tanginess.
- Serve immediately after dressing to enjoy optimal freshness and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek salad, plant-based feta, vegan Mediterranean salad, fresh vegetable salad, healthy lunch, quick salad
