Description
This Easy Authentic Greek Salad features crisp cucumbers, ripe tomatoes, tangy plant-based feta, and a zesty apple cider vinegar dressing. Bright, refreshing, and quick to prepare, it captures the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean in under 15 minutes, making it perfect for a light lunch or an impressive side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 2 cups ripe tomatoes, diced into medium chunks
- 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/3 cup Kalamata olives
Dressing
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (natural)
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toppings and Garnish
- 1/2 cup plant-based feta, crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped (natural)
- Optional: chopped fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Wash all fresh produce thoroughly. Dice the ripe tomatoes into medium bite-sized pieces and thinly slice the cucumber for ideal texture. Thinly slice the red onions to ensure a balanced sharpness that complements the salad.
- Combine the Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, gently toss together the diced tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onions, and Kalamata olives. Handle carefully to keep the vegetables crisp and juicy.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar (natural), a pinch of sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper. This dressing provides a perfect balance of acidity and smoothness to enhance the vegetables.
- Toss Salad with Dressing: Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and toss gently but thoroughly so every piece is lightly coated and full of flavor.
- Add Plant-Based Feta and Oregano: Top the salad with crumbled plant-based feta and sprinkle fresh oregano (natural) over everything for a finishing touch of authentic Greek taste.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe tomatoes and crisp cucumbers for the best flavor and texture.
- Slice red onions very thinly to mellow their sharpness and blend harmoniously with other ingredients.
- Add dressing just before serving to keep the salad crisp and fresh.
- Chill vegetables beforehand for a refreshing salad experience.
- Season gradually with salt and pepper after tossing with dressing to achieve the perfect balance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Greek salad, plant-based feta, Mediterranean salad, fresh vegetable salad, apple cider vinegar dressing, easy salad recipe
