Vegan Cretan Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this refreshing Vegan Cretan Salad, a plant-based twist on the classic Greek island recipe. Bursting with the goodness of ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is elevated with the briny notes of Kalamata olives and capers. A zesty dressing made with fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, and aromatic oregano ties it all together, while a sprinkle of fresh mint adds a pop of brightness. Finished with crunchy rusks or croutons, this salad is ready in just 15 minutes, making it an ideal addition to your quick, healthy meal repertoire. Perfect as a light main course or a flavorful side, this Vegan Cretan Salad is a true celebration of Mediterranean cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup rusks or croutons
Instructions
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and the cucumber into half-moon slices. Thinly slice the red onion. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large salad bowl.
Add the Kalamata olives and capers to the salad bowl, mixing them gently with the vegetables.
Prepare the dressing by first juicing the lemon into a small mixing bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the salad bowl. Use tongs or salad spoons to gently toss the ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and scatter them over the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.
Just before serving, break the rusks or croutons into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over the salad. This adds a satisfying crunch.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding additional salt or lemon juice if desired, to suit your personal taste.
Serve the Vegan Cretan Salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1519 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 84.6 g | 108% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5199 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.9 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 30.3 g | 108% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.1 g | ||
| Protein | 27.7 g | 55% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 530 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 16.1 mg | 89% | |
| Potassium | 2636 mg | 56% | |
*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.
