Vegan Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

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Vegan Greek Salad (Horiatiki)

The fresh flavors and vibrant colors of this Vegan Greek Salad, also known as Horiatiki, have everything I want in a summery side dish. It is loaded with juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, salty vegan feta, and comes together in just 10 minutes.

Prep Time10

Total Time10

Course: 30 Minutes or Less, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Greek

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 239kcal

Author: Anjali Shah

Ingredients

1 pound tomatoes , cut into pieces (about 3 medium sized)
1 pound cucumbers , cut into pieces (you can peel too if preferred)
½- ⅓ red onion , sliced
½ - 1 cup vegan feta cheese , cut into small pieces or crumbled (about 1/3 - ½ pound, see note)
⅓ - ½ cup kalamata olives with pits , can leave pits out if you prefer
1 tablespoon dried Greek oregano
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Sea salt , optional to taste (may not need due to the feta and olives)
Drizzle of olive oil , or remove if oil free

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Instructions

Mix the cucumber, tomato and onion together in a large bowl.
Add the feta cheese, olives, oregano, salt (if using), pepper and olive oil.
Mix together so everything is combined well and spread around.
Serve with your favorite bread!

Notes

My #1 Secret Tip for making this Greek salad is to keep the veggies chunky. My mom never diced the tomatoes or cucumbers too small, and she always told me that bigger pieces keep the salad crisp and rustic. So I do the same thing, and my family even notice how much fresher the salad looks and tastes when the veggies are cut this way.
Use ripe tomatoes: I always pick tomatoes that are juicy and full of flavor. They are the star of the salad and make a big difference.

Slice the onions thin: I cut the red onion into very thin slices so the flavor blends in instead of being too strong. Sometimes I even soak them in water for a few minutes to take away the sharp bite.

Chill before serving: If I have time, I pop the salad in the fridge for about 20 minutes. It makes the veggies crisp and refreshing, especially on a hot summer day.

Taste before adding salt: Since the feta and olives are already salty, I always taste the salad first. That way I only add a little pinch of salt if it truly needs it.

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