Dairy-Free Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad
Brighten up your table with this refreshing and vibrant Dairy-Free Feta Cheese and Tomato Salad, a perfect choice for vegans, those with lactose intolerance, or anyone seeking a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Bursting with the natural juiciness of cherry tomatoes and the cool crunch of cucumber, this salad is elevated by chunks of creamy, dairy-free feta cheese. Fresh basil and oregano bring an aromatic Mediterranean flair, while a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil and fresh lemon juice ties everything together. Thinly sliced red onion adds a subtle bite, and a sprinkle of salt and black pepper rounds out the flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes with no need to cook, this salad makes an ideal side dish or light, plant-based main course. Serve it chilled for an even more refreshing experience!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup dairy-free feta cheese
- 1 medium cucumber
- 0.5 red onion
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 tablespoons fresh oregano leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes, then place them in a large salad bowl.
Cut the medium cucumber into quarters lengthwise, then chop into small cubes, adding them to the bowl with the tomatoes.
Thinly slice the red onion half and add the slices to the salad bowl.
Cut the dairy-free feta cheese into small cubes and add to the salad bowl.
Drizzle the olive oil and fresh lemon juice over the salad ingredients.
Roughly chop the fresh basil leaves and oregano, then add them to the salad.
Sprinkle the salad with salt and ground black pepper.
Gently toss the salad ingredients together until well mixed and evenly coated with dressing.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to meld flavors before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1013 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 85.3 g | 109% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.2 g | 141% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4407 mg | 192% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.7 g | 28% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.9 g | ||
| Protein | 21.5 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 311 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% | |
| Potassium | 1321 mg | 28% | |
*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.
