Horiatiki Salad

Horiatiki Salad, a vibrant and refreshing Greek dish, combines the crispness of fresh vegetables with the briny flavors of olives and feta-like tofu for a vegan twist. Perfect for breakfast, it offers a satisfying and nutritious start to the day.

Ingredients

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

Steps

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced cucumber, chopped tomatoes, sliced red onion, and diced bell pepper.
2. Add the pitted Kalamata olives and crumbled firm tofu to the bowl.
3. Sprinkle in the chopped fresh parsley and dried oregano.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.
5. Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss until everything is well combined.
6. Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 6 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 500 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 16 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in antioxidants from fresh vegetables which support overall health.
• High in healthy fats from olive oil and olives, beneficial for heart health.

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