Ingredients
– ΒΌ cup extra virgin olive oil
– 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
– 1 clove garlic (minced or pressed)
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano (plus more for garnish)
– Β½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– ΒΌ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 English cucumber (cut lengthwise, seeded, and thickly sliced)
– 1 yellow or orange bell pepper (cut into 1-inch pieces)
– 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes (halved)
– 7 ounces vegan feta cheese (homemade or store-bought, cut into Β½-inch cubes)
– Β½ cup Kalamata olives
– ΒΌ red onion (thinly sliced)
– 1 to 2 cups cooked chickpeas (optional, to make it more filling as a main dish)
Instructions
1-Step 1: Prepare the Dressing First, combine all the dressing ingredients in a measuring glass, small bowl, or jar with a lid. Whisk or shake them until theyβre fully mixed, creating a zesty base that ties the salad together. This step takes just a minute and can be done ahead if youβre planning a quick assembly later.
2-Step 2: Prep the Salad Ingredients Next, wash and prepare your salad items: slice the cucumber after seeding it to avoid sogginess, cut the bell pepper into chunks, and halve the tomatoes for even bites. Crumble or cube the vegan feta and slice the onion thinly to add that sharp flavor without overwhelming the dish. If youβre adding chickpeas, drain and rinse them first for the best taste and texture.
3-Step 3: Assemble and Serve Place all the prepared salad ingredients into a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing to your liking. Toss everything gently to coat it evenly, then garnish with extra oregano if you want more herbiness. Serve right away or let it chill for up to two hours to let the flavors meld, making it even better for meal prep. This method keeps things simple while highlighting the bold flavors of a classic vegan Greek salad.
Last Step:
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π₯ Removing seeds from the cucumber prevents sogginess and keeps the salad crisp.
π§ Vegan feta cheese can be homemade from nuts or tofu or purchased ready-made.
π₯« Adding cooked chickpeas makes the salad more filling for a hearty main dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 249 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
