Vegan Cucumber Salad with Feta
Bright, fresh, and incredibly simple, this Vegan Cucumber Salad with Feta is the perfect light and refreshing dish for any meal or occasion. Crisp English cucumbers combine with juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and the creamy indulgence of vegan feta cheese, all tied together with a zesty, homemade dressing made from olive oil, lemon juice, and a touch of maple syrup for balance. Fresh dill adds a lovely herbal note, making every bite vibrant and aromatic. Ready in just 15 minutes, this vegan cucumber salad is an excellent choice for a quick side dish, a healthy appetizer, or a cooling addition to your summer spread. Rich in flavor and completely plant-based, it's a table-pleaser for vegans and non-vegans alike!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 medium English cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.5 cup Vegan feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons Fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash the cucumbers and slice them into thin rounds.
Halve the cherry tomatoes.
Finely slice the red onion into thin strips.
Chop the fresh dill finely.
In a large salad bowl, combine the cucumber slices, cherry tomatoes, red onion, vegan feta cheese, and dill.
In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to combine, making sure everything is well coated.
Taste the salad and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve immediately as a refreshing side dish or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to let the flavors meld before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
844 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 27.8 g | 139% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2479 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.2 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.2 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.8 g | ||
| Protein | 14.8 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 226 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 3.5 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1394 mg | 30% | |
*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.
