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Authentic Greek Salad

Authentic Greek Salad

  • Author: Jonathan
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free, Plant-Based

Description

Discover the vibrant taste of Authentic Greek Salad, a fresh and colorful medley of crisp vegetables, plant-based feta, and a tangy apple cider vinegar dressing that balances crunchy textures and zesty flavors. This refreshing salad is perfect as a healthy Mediterranean-inspired appetizer that is quick to prepare and visually stunning.

Ingredients

Scale

Vegetables

  • 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced
  • 1 large English cucumber, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 red or yellow bell pepper, chopped into strips or chunks
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion

Plant-Based Additions

  • 3/4 cup plant-based feta, crumbled
  • 1/3 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced

Fresh Herbs

  • 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves

Dressing

  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar (natural)
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (natural)
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Garnishes (optional)

  • Few sprigs fresh oregano
  • Sprinkle of natural gelling agent crystals
  • Light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (natural)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the vegetables: Wash all vegetables thoroughly. Dice the tomatoes, cut the cucumber into bite-sized pieces, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the bell pepper into strips or chunks. Place all prepared vegetables into a large bowl.
  2. Add the olives and plant-based feta: Pit and slice the Kalamata olives if not already pitted. Crumble the plant-based feta into chunky pieces and evenly sprinkle both olives and feta over the bowl with vegetables, enhancing the salad’s Mediterranean character.
  3. Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together apple cider vinegar (natural), extra virgin olive oil (natural), fresh oregano leaves, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Adjust the balance of acidity and richness to your liking for a harmonious dressing.
  4. Toss and serve: Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly. Take care not to mash the plant-based feta to keep creamy bites intact. Serve immediately for the freshest flavors or refrigerate 10-15 minutes before serving for enhanced freshness.

Notes

  • Choose ripe but firm vegetables to avoid excess water in the salad.
  • Use fresh oregano rather than dried for better flavor.
  • Taste dressing and adjust acidity or oil to your preference.
  • Toss gently to maintain the texture and integrity of ingredients.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature; avoid reheating.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 1-2 days.
  • Freezing is not recommended to maintain texture and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 300mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Greek salad, plant-based feta, Mediterranean salad, healthy appetizer, fresh vegetables, vegan Greek salad

Find it online: https://familycookspot.com/authentic-greek-salad/