Vegan Greek Salad

This Vegan Greek Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish, perfect for a light lunch that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Featuring a mix of crunchy vegetables, tangy olives, and aromatic herbs, it’s both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Cucumber - 1 medium, diced
• Cherry tomatoes - 200 grams, halved
• Red onion - 1 small, thinly sliced
• Bell pepper (any color) - 1 medium, diced
• Kalamata olives - 100 grams, pitted and halved
• Fresh parsley - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Dried oregano - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 3 tablespoons
• Red wine vinegar - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the halved Kalamata olives and chopped fresh parsley to the bowl.
3. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
5. Serve immediately, or let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

Nutrition

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 2 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables, which help fight inflammation.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil, promoting heart health.

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