Vegan Cretan Salad
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this Vegan Cretan Salad, a plant-based twist on a Greek classic. Packed with juicy ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and savory Kalamata olives, this refreshing salad is elevated with the bold tang of capers, a drizzle of zesty lemon-oregano dressing, and fresh mint leaves for an herbaceous finish. Crunchy rusks or croutons provide a delightful texture contrast, making this dish a perfect balance of freshness and heartiness. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring no cooking, this salad makes for an effortless yet impressive side dish or light main meal. Bursting with wholesome ingredients, it's a celebration of authentic Cretan flavors with a vegan-friendly touch!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium ripe tomatoes
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 small red onion
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 2 tablespoons capers
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large lemon
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves
- 1 cup rusks or croutons
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the vegetables. Cut the tomatoes into wedges and the cucumber into half-moon slices. Thinly slice the red onion. Place all the chopped vegetables in a large salad bowl.
Step 2
Add the Kalamata olives and capers to the salad bowl, mixing them gently with the vegetables.
Step 3
Prepare the dressing by first juicing the lemon into a small mixing bowl. Add the extra virgin olive oil, dried oregano, sea salt, and black pepper to the lemon juice. Whisk the ingredients together until they are well combined.
Step 4
Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture in the salad bowl. Use tongs or salad spoons to gently toss the ingredients, ensuring the dressing coats all the vegetables evenly.
Step 5
Roughly chop the fresh mint leaves and scatter them over the salad for a burst of fresh flavor.
Step 6
Just before serving, break the rusks or croutons into bite-sized pieces and sprinkle them over the salad. This adds a satisfying crunch.
Step 7
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding additional salt or lemon juice if desired, to suit your personal taste.
Step 8
Serve the Vegan Cretan Salad immediately as a refreshing side dish or light main meal. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1466.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1519.3 |
| Total Fat 84.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5198.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 178.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 30.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 34.1g | |
| Protein 27.7g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 529.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 16.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2635.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories