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Vegan Greek Dressing and Salad with Tofu Feta

By: Amy Katz · Published: Jul 29, 2019 · Last modified: Nov 1, 2019 · About 4 minutes to read this article. · This post may contain affiliate links. · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Homemade Vegan Greek Dressing tastes better than store-bought and is easy to make. This authentic Greek dressing recipe perfectly compliments my favorite lettuce-free salad made with fresh vegetables, Kalamata olives, and tofu feta. But it’s not just for Greek salads. This Mediterranean vinaigrette is also a wonderful marinade and sauce for roasted vegetables, grain bowls, and cold pasta.

Bowl of salad with serving utensils on the side

When I think of Mediterranean diet dishes, the classic Greek Salad immediately comes to mind.

But I’m not talking about a big bowl of iceberg lettuce with a few olives thrown in.

I want fresh juicy tomatoes, cold crisp cucumbers, and a tangy dressing.

My mouth waters just thinking about it.

Fortunately this simple vinaigrette is easy to make at home.

And it makes a wonderful dressing for Vegetable Kebabs or a Vegan Buddha Bowl.

Jar of Vegan Greek Dressing

What is Greek salad dressing made of?

 

You only need a few ingredients to make this vegan Greek dressing:

  • Olive oil
  • Red wine vinegar
  • Dried oregano
  • Salt and pepper

You may see other recipes that include lemon juice in addition to the vinegar.

However, when I learned to make it years ago from Greek friends, their authentic Greek dressing recipe didn’t include lemon.

But feel free to add some, if you prefer.

Glass container of homemade tofu feta

Tofu Feta

 

Since I don’t eat dairy, I like to make a vegan “feta” out of cubes of tofu.

The tofu is marinated in coconut vinegar, dried oregano, and salt to give it a tangy flavor reminiscent of the Greek soft cheese.

I love it in Mediterranean Orzo Salad.

And it pairs wonderfully with vegan Greek dressing and veggies.

Alternatively, you can purchase Violife Just Like Feta Block which is made from coconut.

Salad bowl with tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives with jar of Greek salad dressing and container of tofu feta on the side

Greek Salad

 

Making a delicious dairy-free Greek salad is really easy:

  1. Start with chopped tomatoes, cucumber, green bell pepper, red onion, and Kalamata olives.
  2. Add Tofu Feta
  3. Pour over the Vegan Greek Dressing, toss well to combine, and enjoy!

You can also use this vinaigrette on roasted vegetables or pasta salad.

And for a creamy dressing, mix in a little Greek Yogurt Dressing.

Vegan salad dressings

 

Making your own salad dressings at home is really easy and cost effective.

If you enjoy homemade dressings, try some of these favorites:

  • Cashew Ranch Dressing
  • Dijon Mustard Salad Dressing
  • Mediterranean Green Olive Salad Dressing

Overhead of bowl of Greek salad with serving utensils on the side

Vegan Greek Dressing Recipe

 

This recipe makes about 4 servings, which is enough to make the Greek salad recipe below.

And, of course, you can easily double or triple it to make more.

If you love this recipe, please give it 5 stars!

Vegan Greek Dressing

Vegan Greek Dressing tastes better than store-bought and is easy to make. Try it on Greek salad with tofu feta, roasted vegetables, and grain bowls.
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Course: Condiment
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: Greek Salad Dressing
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 127kcal
Author: Amy Katz

Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • salt and pepper, to taste
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Instructions

  • Place the olive oil, vinegar, and oregano in a small jar or bowl.
  • Shake or whisk to combine.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper, as needed.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use. Shake well before serving.

Notes

Dressing will keep in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. Shake well before using.

Greek Salad with Tofu Feta Recipe

For the Salad:

  • 1 pound tomatoes, sliced in wedges or large chunks
  • 1 cup cucumbers, peeled and sliced, with slices halved 
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced large
  • 1/2 red onion, sliced, with slices halved
  • 1/2 cup Kalamata olives

For the Tofu Feta:

  • 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed, and cut in cubes (Or use super-firm tofu and skip the pressing.) 
  • 1/4 cup coconut vinegar
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
To prepare the Tofu Feta, place the tofu cubes in a resealable glass container or zipper bag. Add the coconut vinegar, oregano, and salt. Seal the container, then gently shake to combine. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
To make the Greek Salad, add the salad ingredients, Tofu Feta, and Greek Salad Dressing to a large salad bowl. Toss well to coat. Serve immediately. (Makes 4 servings.)
For pressing tofu, I recommend the EZ Tofu Press.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 127kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 1mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.2mg

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    About Amy

    Amy Katz is a vegan recipe developer, photographer, and Certified Vegan Nutrition Health Coach. She loves sharing delicious plant-based Mediterranean diet recipes that home cooks of all levels can enjoy. Her easy vegan recipes have been featured on NBC News, Parade, VegNews, BuzzFeed, MSN, Greatist, PureWow, Brides, LIVEKINDLY, Insider, Brit+Co, Well+Good, and more. She lives in Orange County, California with the love of her life, Brad, and their adorable black cat, Ozzy.

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    1. JoAnn M Lakes

      July 29, 2019 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      I absolutely love tofu feta!
      I’m also using aquafaba for the oil since we’re on a no added oil 30-day challenge.
      I really enjoy your recipes. Simple, tasty, and pretty!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        July 29, 2019 at 10:17 am

        Thank you so much, JoAnn!

        Reply
    2. Abigail Kurz

      July 29, 2019 at 1:47 pm

      5 stars
      Amy, this salad looks delicious and the dressing sounds delightful!! I can’t wait to try it myself!!

      Reply
      • Amy Katz

        July 29, 2019 at 5:16 pm

        Thank you, Abby!

        Reply

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