Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Vegan Greek Salad featuring crisp vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and tangy tofu feta for a satisfying plant-based twist on the classic Mediterranean dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 cucumber, chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup tofu feta (see note)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, green bell pepper, olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Gently fold in the tofu feta.
- Chill for 15–30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- To make tofu feta: Marinate 1 cup of cubed extra-firm tofu in a mixture of 2 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp oregano, and 1/4 cup water for at least 1 hour.
- Salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Great as a main dish or side salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg