Refreshing vegan Greek salad is easy to make at home with fresh vegetables, olives, vegan feta cheese, and a tangy homemade dressing. Enjoy it as a starter, side, or light meal. It's as delicious as the classic version you find in restaurants, but dairy-free.
Did you know that traditionally Greek salad is a salad without lettuce? While many American restaurants include iceberg or romaine lettuce, the authentic version is simply fresh vegetables like tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions along with olives and feta.
And because you can purchase dairy-free feta-style cheese, or make your own with tofu, it's easier than ever to enjoy a vegan Greek salad at home. Simply chop some veggies, cube a block of vegan cheese, and whisk together some vegan Greek salad dressing. So easy and irresistible!
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Ingredients
Vegan Feta: If you decide to make marinated feta-style tofu for the salad, you will need a block of super firm or extra firm tofu, coconut vinegar, dried oregano, and salt. If you can't find coconut vinegar, champagne vinegar or apple cider vinegar are great substitutes.
Or you can purchase vegan feta-style cheese at most supermarkets. I recommend Violife and Follow Your Heart.
Amy's tip
If you are going to use marinated tofu feta rather than purchased vegan feta cheese, I recommend preparing it a day in advance for maximum flavor.
Variations
- Oil-free? Use Mediterranean-inspired avocado dressing in place of the olive-oil based vinaigrette.
- Prefer lemon juice to vinegar? Lemon oregano dressing is the perfect substitute.
- If you aren't a fan of Kalamata olives, use a different variety like California black, or simply leave them out.
- Use red bell pepper instead of green.
- Toss in some capers or pickled pepperoncini peppers.
- Add in diced avocado for a California flair.
- Sprinkle additional dried oregano on top.
Please see the recipe card for the complete ingredients, measurements, and instructions.
How to make vegan Greek salad
Assembling this salad is as easy as adding the ingredients to a bowl, pouring the dressing over it, and tossing until everything is well coated.
Since it's made in the traditional style without lettuce, if you are making it in advance, you can either keep the dressing separate or add it if you prefer to allow the flavors to meld.
If you're in the mood for a more substantial salad with similar flavor, try my Greek millet salad or California- inspired Greek chickpea avocado salad next.
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📋 Recipe
Vegan Greek Salad without Lettuce
Ingredients
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
- ½ red onion, sliced in rings, with slices halved
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
- 1 batch Tofu Feta*, or
1 package store bought vegan feta cheese, cubed or crumbled
For the dressing:
- 4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Place the salad ingredients in a large salad bowl.1 pound tomatoes, 1 cup cucumbers, 1 green bell pepper, ½ red onion, ½ cup Kalamata olives, 1 batch Tofu Feta*
- Add the dressing ingredients to a small jar with a tight fitting lid or to a small bowl. Shake or whisk until the dressing is emulsified.4 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, salt and pepper
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss well to coat and enjoy immediately.
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Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation.
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