Best Vegan Greek Salad

It takes just 15 minutes to make this Vegan Greek Salad bursting with Mediterranean flavors. With only 6 ingredients - sweet tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, vegan feta, olives; and a vibrant, tangy Greek salad dressing it's an amazing, healthy salad recipe.

We LOVE big wholesome salad recipes in our family and eat them ALL the time. This Greek salad is a family favorite because it's so easy, fresh, and filling. Plus the veggies are sturdy so the ingredients can be prepped ahead of time then tossed with the salad dressing when ready to serve. It really is the perfect summer salad to serve at gatherings or as a quick side dish for busy weeknight meals.

If you like big dinner salads too, check all our delicious vegan salads like Thai Crunch Salad, Crunchy Asian Ramen Salad, Quinoa Chickpea Salad or the best tasting Vegan Caesar Salad to name a few.

Greek Salad Ingredients

Choose fresh, vibrant veggies, your favorite olives and vegan feta for the best tasting Greek salad. The salad dressing is made with simple ingredients that add a zesty pop of Mediterranean flavors. Here's what you'll need:

For the salad ingredients gather together:

• Tomatoes: I like to use sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes but large tomatoes or any flavorful tomato will work.
• Green Peppers: Green bell peppers are traditional but switch for red, yellow or orange peppers if you prefer.
• Red Onions: I like red onions for their mild flavor and color.
• Cucumbers: Persian or English cucumbers or an thinner skinned cucumber is a good choice - leave the skin on!
• Vegan Feta Cheese: When it comes to vegan feta, use the best store bought brand you
• Olives: Kalamata olives are classic in Greek salad, salty and briny! Sub for black or green olives if you prefer.
• Capers: Crispy fried capers are optional, but they add incredible flavor and crunch!
• Fresh Herbs: Fresh herbs to garnish the salad like mint and oregano.

Greek Salad Dressing Ingredients: If you like Panera Greek salad dressing, you're going to love this bright and zippy vegan version. Just whisk together fresh lemon, olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, oregano, fresh garlic, sweetener of choice, and red pepper flakes.

Ingredients for the best homemade Greek Salad Dressing: lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, sambal oelek, minced garlic, oregano, salt and pepper, red pepper flakes, and maple syrup.

Ingredients Tips

• Vegan Feta Cheese: If you're going to make the vegan feta from scratch, plan for some extra time for it to set in the fridge. Can be made several days to a week in advance. Crumble, cube or grate the feta on top of your salad right before serving.
• Cucumbers: If your cucumbers are super juicy, remove the seeds so the salad isn't too watery. Do this by slicing the cucumber in half (lengthwise) then using a small spoon, drag it down the length of the seed column scooping the seeds and pulp a you go. Also, thinner skin cucumber is recommended - no peeling required.
• Tomatoes: Cherry tomatoes, grape tomatoes or cocktail tomatoes have a good flesh to seed ratio making them a perfect choice for Greek salad (not too juicy or watery).

This tofu feta recipe is originally from Virtuous Pie in Vancouver - it's the best vegan feta cheese ever! Not just for Greek salad either, sprinkle it over vegan Broccoli Crunch Salad, Cherry Tomato Pasta, and on Greek potatoes!

How to Make Vegan Greek Salad

Greek salad is easy to make! Once you've gathered the ingredients, just chop the veggies then whisk the dressing together. Voilá the best Greek salad ever in just minutes! Here's an overview:

1. Make vegan feta cheese: If making homemade feta cheese, allow extra time for it to set in the fridge. Can be made a week in advance.
2. Prepare the vegetables: Chop, slice or dice the vegetables.

3. Capers (optional): Capers are optional but super tasty. Use straight from the jar or make them crispy which is so freaking good (and easy)!
4. Make the Greek salad dressing: Measure all the ingredient into a jar, add the lid and shake to combine.
5. Assembling the salad: Place all vegetables and the olives into a salad bowl. Top with feta cheese, add the dressing and toss together. Sprinkle with fried capers, fresh herbs, and serve immediately. That's all there is to it!

Greek Salad Serving Ideas

Because this salad doesn’t have any tender greens, it’s a good one to make ahead for gatherings. It also makes an excellent dinner side to enjoy with veggie pizza, your favorite tofu recipe, falafel and pita bread or pasta dishes.

If you want to vary this fresh Mediterranean salad, add in some cooked chickpeas or crispy air fryer chickpeas to boost the plant protein and make it heartier. Or serve with a scoop of warm grains or pasta. Start with about a cup of cooked rice, orzo pasta, quinoa or couscous - add more as desired.

Storage Tips

Rarely do we have leftovers of this salad, especially in summertime; but any leftovers will keep for 4 to 5 days in the fridge. The Greek dressing will keep for 10 days in the fridge on its own.

Easy Summer Salad Recipes

If you love this vegan Greek salad recipe, here's a few more amazing vegan salads to try:

• Thai Crunch Salad
• Crunchy Asian Cabbage Salad
• Quinoa Chickpea Salad
• Cucumber Tomato Avocado Salad
• Broccoli Crunch Salad
• Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad

I hope you love this chopped Vegan Greek Salad. If you make it, be sure to leave a comment below and rate the recipe! If you snap a picture, tag me on Instagram. 
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