Description
Discover how to make a delicious Fresh Greek Village Salad with this easy recipe. Learn the traditional flavors and simple steps to create a refreshing dish.
Ingredients
- 3 large tomatoes, 680g (chopped)
- 1 cucumber, 300g (peeled and sliced or chopped (as preferred))
- 1 red onion, 150g (thinly sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper, 150g (thinly sliced)
- 1 cup (240 ml) olives
- 8 ounces (227 g) dairy-free cheese (in blocks or crumbled)
- 2-3 tablespoons (38 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) apple cider vinegar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) dried oregano
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Chop the tomatoes into small pieces, peel the cucumber and cut it into slices or cubes, and thinly slice both the red onion and green bell pepper.
- In a large mixing bowl, place the chopped tomatoes, cucumber pieces, sliced onion, green bell pepper, and olives together.
- Add the dairy-free cheese by crumbling it or placing it in large chunks on top of the salad for a traditional touch.
- Pour the vegetable oil evenly over the salad, and if desired, add apple cider vinegar for a hint of tanginess. Sprinkle the dried oregano on top, then season with salt and pepper according to your taste preference.
- Gently stir the salad to make sure all components are lightly covered with the dressing, taking care not to break up the cheese if using it in larger pieces.
- Enjoy the salad right away, either as a complement to grilled beef or as a light main course served with crusty bread.
Notes
- Marinate the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for a more intense flavor.
- Experiment with various dairy-free cheese alternatives to add a unique twist to this traditional salad.
- Enhance the freshness by adding a handful of fresh herbs like basil or parsley, or make it more substantial with cooked quinoa or chickpeas for added protein and texture.
