Description
A fresh and vibrant vegan Greek salad packed with crisp vegetables, kalamata olives, and a tangy homemade olive oil and lemon dressing. This light and healthy Mediterranean dish features vegan feta cheese, making it perfect for a refreshing lunch or side.
Ingredients
Vegetables and Olives
- 2 cucumbers, chopped
- 3 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- ½ cup kalamata olives
Dressing
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Topping
- 1 cup vegan feta cheese
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Add chopped cucumbers, tomatoes, sliced red onion, chopped green bell pepper, and kalamata olives into a large mixing bowl, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
- Make the Dressing: In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, dried oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined to create a tangy dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Pour the dressing over the vegetables and olives, then gently toss to coat everything evenly with the flavorful dressing.
- Add Vegan Feta Cheese: Sprinkle the vegan feta cheese on top of the tossed salad as a delicious and creamy finishing touch.
- Chill Before Serving: Optionally, let the salad chill in the refrigerator for a short time to enhance the flavors before serving cold and fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh herbs like oregano or parsley for extra flavor intensity.
- Add chickpeas to increase protein content and make the salad more filling.
- This salad is best served chilled, making it a perfect option for hot weather or light meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek / Mediterranean
