Dairy-Free Cretan Salad
Experience bold Mediterranean flavors with our vibrant Dairy-Free Cretan Salad, a refreshing twist on the classic Greek recipe that’s perfect for plant-based eaters. Packed with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper, this salad celebrates the fresh, wholesome produce of Crete. Kalamata olives and capers add a delectable briny kick, while a simple dressing of extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and dried oregano ties it all together. Finished with a sprinkle of finely chopped parsley for a burst of herbaceous freshness, this dairy-free delight is as effortless to prepare as it is delicious. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for summer lunches, picnics, or serving alongside crusty bread as a light dinner. Perfectly seasonal, gluten-free, and loaded with flavor, this Cretan salad will transport your taste buds straight to the shores of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 large Ripe tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 1 medium Red onion
- 1 medium Green bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons Capers
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and core the tomatoes, then cut them into bite-sized wedges and add to a large salad bowl.
Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thick half-moons. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Incorporate into the salad bowl.
Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and cut it into thin strips. Add to the mix in the bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives and capers to the salad bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are well coated.
Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for a fresh burst of flavor.
Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.
Serve the Dairy-Free Cretan Salad at room temperature with crusty bread, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.3 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 3042 mg | 132% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.8 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.4 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 30.8 g | ||
| Protein | 11.2 g | 22% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 312 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2477 mg | 53% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
