Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- 1 English cucumber
- 300g / 10.5 oz good quality tomatoes (large or cherry)
- 1 green or red bell pepper
- 1 medium red onion
- 15 kalamata olives
- 200g / 7 oz block vegan feta
Dressing Ingredients
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
- 1/4 tsp maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cucumber: Peel half of the cucumber skin in alternating stripes or peel it fully or leave it unpeeled, depending on preference. Cut the cucumber in half lengthwise, then slice into semicircles.
- Prepare the tomatoes: If using large tomatoes, cut them into wedges. For smaller tomatoes, halve them.
- Dice the bell pepper and slice the onion: Chop the bell pepper into small pieces and thinly slice the red onion. You may leave the kalamata olives whole or cut them in half.
- Cube the vegan feta: Cut the block of vegan feta into 5 long strips, then cut each strip into 5 cubes.
- Combine salad ingredients: Place all the prepared cucumber, tomatoes, bell pepper, onion, olives, and feta into a large bowl.
- Make the dressing: In a separate bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and cracked black pepper until well combined.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the dressing over the salad ingredients and use salad tongs to toss everything together thoroughly. Garnish with extra dried oregano on top and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can customize the level of peeling on the cucumber to your texture preference.
- Feel free to use a mix of tomato varieties for added flavor and color.
- This salad is best served fresh to enjoy the crisp textures and vibrant flavors.
- For added crunch, consider topping with toasted pine nuts or sunflower seeds.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 1 day but may become soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegan
