Description
A crisp and refreshing Authentic Greek Salad featuring fresh vegetables, plant-based feta, and a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing. This vibrant salad is quick to prepare and packed with flavors and nutrients that bring a taste of the Mediterranean to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 large fresh cucumber, sliced into thick half-moons
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped into bite-sized chunks
- 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted
Cheese and Herbs
- 1 cup plant-based feta, broken into chunks
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar dressing (natural)
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano (natural)
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all fresh vegetables thoroughly. Slice cucumber into thick half-moons, chop tomatoes into bite-sized chunks, and thinly slice the red onions. Ensure the pieces are relatively uniform in size for balanced flavor and texture.
- Combine in a Bowl: Place cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, and Kalamata olives into a large salad bowl. Toss gently to mix without bruising the vegetables to keep the salad fresh and appealing.
- Add Plant-Based Feta and Herbs: Scatter the broken chunks of plant-based feta over the salad along with chopped fresh parsley to add creamy texture and herbal brightness to the dish.
- Mix the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar dressing (natural), dried oregano (natural), salt, and freshly ground black pepper until well combined and flavorful.
- Dress and Toss: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine evenly. Handle carefully to preserve the crunch of the vegetables and prevent the plant-based feta from crumbling excessively.
Notes
- Use ripe tomatoes for maximum sweetness and juiciness.
- Slice red onions as thin as possible to balance pungency with texture.
- Chill fresh vegetables before assembling for a crisp, refreshing salad.
- Allow the salad to rest for 10 minutes after dressing to let flavors meld.
- Fresh parsley and oregano provide the most authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek salad, plant-based feta, apple cider vinegar dressing, Mediterranean salad, fresh vegetables, healthy salad, vegan salad
