Vegan Classic Italian Salad

Elevate your plant-based dining with this vibrant Vegan Classic Italian Salad, a refreshing take on a beloved Mediterranean favorite. Bursting with fresh, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumber, and tangy red onion, this salad is complemented by the rich, briny flavor of Kalamata olives and protein-packed chickpeas. A zesty homemade dressing featuring extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, dried oregano, and minced garlic ties everything together, delivering authentic Italian flair with every bite. Ready in just 15 minutes, this colorful and wholesome salad is perfect as a light lunch, side dish, or crowd-pleasing starter. Whether you're embracing a plant-based lifestyle or simply craving bold, fresh flavors, this easy vegan Italian salad is a must-try!

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 head Romaine lettuce
• 200 grams Cherry tomatoes
• 1 large Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 80 grams Kalamata olives
• 400 grams Canned chickpeas
• 60 ml Extra virgin olive oil
• 30 ml Red wine vinegar
• 15 ml Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
• 1 clove Garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by preparing the vegetables. Wash and dry the romaine lettuce, then chop it into bite-sized pieces and place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Rinse the cherry tomatoes and slice them in half, then add to the bowl with the lettuce.

Step 3

Peel the cucumber if desired, slice it in half lengthwise, and then cut into thin half-moons. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Thinly slice the red onion and add it to the mix.

Step 5

Drain the canned chickpeas and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 6

Pit and halve the Kalamata olives, if they are not already pitted, and incorporate them into the salad.

Step 7

Now, prepare the dressing. In a small bowl, combine the extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, fresh lemon juice, and dried oregano.

Step 8

Finely mince the garlic clove and add it to the dressing mixture.

Step 9

Season the dressing with salt and black pepper, then whisk everything together until emulsified.

Step 10

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.

Step 11

Gently toss the salad until all the ingredients are well-coated with the dressing.

Step 12

Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to an hour to allow the flavors to meld more deeply.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1857.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1272.5

Total Fat 85.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.6g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3552.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 112.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 34.2g	0%
Total Sugars 29.8g
Protein 30.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 554.7mg	0%
Iron 14.4mg	0%
Potassium 3053.4mg	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: 57.4%

Protein: 9.1%

Carbs: 33.6%