Dairy-Free Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad)

Bright, colorful, and brimming with fresh Mediterranean flavors, this Dairy-Free Bauernsalat (Farmer's Salad) is a wholesome twist on a traditional German favorite. Packed with crisp cucumbers, juicy tomatoes, sweet bell peppers, and briny black olives, this plant-based salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Dressed with a zesty combination of white wine vinegar, lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil, and accented by fresh parsley and garlic, this recipe skips the cheese to focus on clean, dairy-free ingredients. Ready in just 20 minutes and perfect for four servings, it's a versatile dish that works beautifully as a refreshing appetizer, a light lunch, or a vibrant side dish to complement grilled meats or seafood. Healthy, simple, and loaded with flavor, this farmer's salad is proof that clean eating can be utterly delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large Cucumber
• 2 medium Tomatoes
• 1 small Red Onion
• 1 medium Red Bell Pepper
• 1 medium Green Bell Pepper
• 0.5 cup Black Olives
• 0.25 cup Fresh Parsley
• 2 tablespoons White Wine Vinegar
• 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black Pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by washing the cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber if desired, then slice it into thin rounds or half-moons, depending on your preference.

Step 3

Core the tomatoes and cut them into wedges or bite-sized chunks.

Step 4

Halve the red onion and slice it into thin rings.

Step 5

Remove the seeds and cores from the bell peppers, then cut them into thin strips.

Step 6

Combine the sliced cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper in a large salad bowl.

Step 7

Add the black olives to the salad bowl.

Step 8

Finely chop the fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the mixed vegetables in the salad bowl.

Step 9

In a small bowl, whisk together the white wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, lemon juice, minced garlic cloves, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the mixed vegetables and olives in the salad bowl.

Step 11

Toss the salad gently to ensure all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 12

Let the salad sit for 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld together.

Step 13

Serve the Dairy-Free Bauernsalat in individual bowls or plates. Enjoy it as a refreshing, standalone dish or as a side to your favorite entrée.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1220.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	689.3

Total Fat 51.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.9g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1718.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 58.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 26.9g
Protein 10.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 235.8mg	0%
Iron 8.3mg	0%
Potassium 2062.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 63.0%

Protein: 5.5%

Carbs: 31.5%