Dairy-Free Cretan Salad

Bring the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table with this vibrant Dairy-Free Cretan Salad, a fresh and wholesome twist on a classic Greek-inspired dish. Bursting with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, sweet red onion, and crunchy green bell pepper, this salad is elevated with briny Kalamata olives, tangy capers, and a zesty olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing seasoned with oregano. Perfect for a vegan or dairy-free diet, this quick-to-make recipe comes together in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal option for busy weeknights or light summer meals. Topped with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this salad is a symphony of bold, sunny flavors—a perfect side dish or standalone delight served with crusty bread for a complete Mediterranean experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 3 large Ripe tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 1 medium Red onion
• 1 medium Green bell pepper
• 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
• 2 tablespoons Capers
• 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon Red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon Sea salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Wash and core the tomatoes, then cut them into bite-sized wedges and add to a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel the cucumber, if desired, and slice it into thick half-moons. Add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Step 3

Peel the red onion and slice it thinly. Incorporate into the salad bowl.

Step 4

Remove the seeds from the green bell pepper and cut it into thin strips. Add to the mix in the bowl.

Step 5

Add the Kalamata olives and capers to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small bowl, whisk together the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried oregano, sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss everything together to ensure the vegetables are well coated.

Step 8

Chop the fresh parsley finely and sprinkle it over the top of the salad for a fresh burst of flavor.

Step 9

Let the salad sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld before serving.

Step 10

Serve the Dairy-Free Cretan Salad at room temperature with crusty bread, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1456.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1040.0

Total Fat 88.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3041.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 65.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.4g	0%
Total Sugars 30.8g
Protein 11.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 311.8mg	0%
Iron 8.5mg	0%
Potassium 2477.3mg	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: 72.1%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 23.9%