Vegan Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad
Bursting with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Vegan Mediterranean Feta Cheese Salad is a plant-based twist on a classic dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Crisp cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, tangy red onion, and briny kalamata olives come together with creamy vegan feta cheese for a refreshing, nutrient-packed medley. Tossed in a zesty dressing of extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, and aromatic oregano, this salad is finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of herbaceous flavor. Ready in just 20 minutes and free from any cooking, it’s an easy, gluten-free, and dairy-free option that’s ideal as a side dish, light lunch, or picnic favorite. Whether you're embracing a vegan lifestyle or simply looking for a healthier Mediterranean-inspired recipe, this salad is sure to delight your taste buds!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 200 grams vegan feta cheese
- 1 large cucumber
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 red onion
- 100 grams kalamata olives
- 1 green bell pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Start by preparing the vegetables. Peel the cucumber if desired, then cut it into quartered slices. Place in a large salad bowl.
Halve the cherry tomatoes and add them to the cucumber.
Thinly slice the red onion into half-moons and add to the bowl with the cucumber and tomatoes.
Slice the green bell pepper into thin strips and add to the salad bowl.
Pit the kalamata olives if necessary, then slice in halves or thirds depending on size, and add to the mixture.
Dice the vegan feta cheese into small cubes and carefully add them into the bowl, taking care not to crumble them too much.
In a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and oregano. Season the dressing with sea salt and black pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well combined and the vegetables and feta are evenly coated.
Roughly chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the salad as a garnish.
Serve immediately or let the salad sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1313 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 45.4 g | 227% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 4608 mg | 200% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.7 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.7 g | ||
| Protein | 21.9 g | 44% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 400 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*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.
