In summer I usually eat quick and simple dishes and lots of fruits and fresh vegetables, that's why I love salads, they are really easy to make, like this refreshing vegan Greek salad with homemade vegan tofu feta cheese.
It's important to eat a balanced diet, with many fruits and veggies, it's fun, good for your health and you never get bored. If you don't like salads, you should try new recipes with ingredients you like, salads are very healthy, nutritious and they can help you to lose or maintain weight.
Sometimes it's hard to find a vegan salad when we eat out, they usually are made with cheese or other animal ingredients like bacon, chicken or tuna. These ingredients are not very healthy and they are high in fat, so you can try other ingredients like this tofu feta cheese, it's healthier, lighter and cruelty-free.
The traditional Greek salad is made with tomatoes, cucumber, green pepper, red onion, olives and feta cheese, typically seasoned with salt, black pepper, oregano and extra virgin olive oil.
You can also add capers, lemon juice or vinegar. Remove the black olives and the olive oil for a lighter version. You can use this low fat raw vegan dressing or balsamic vinegar, both are low in fat and absolutely delicious.
Be careful with salad dressings, they can ruin your salads. Sometimes they are very unhealthy and full of fat. Avoid saturated fats and eat healthy plant based fats. You need to eat fat, but choose the good ones and eat them in moderation. I hope you like this vegan Greek salad, it's ready in 10 minutes, so you can eat healthy even if you don't have much time.
Vegan Greek Salad
Ingredients
- ½ red onion
- 1 cucumber
- 1 green pepper
- 4 tomatoes
- Vegan tofu Feta cheese
- 40 black olives
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste, optional
Instructions
- Toss all ingredients together with desired amount of extra virgin olive oil, salt and pepper, until well mixed.
Tanya says
This was delicious, and so easy to prepare. One of the best Greek salads I’ve ever had, vegan or not.
You don’t miss the feta with the tofu version. I think it gives it a nice, lighter, healthier touch than the dairy alternative.
I’ve prepared this a few times now. I usually just add a squeeze of lemon, but otherwise leave it as it is.
I’d give it 5 stars but it doesn’t seem to have that option available here?
Iosune Robles says
Hi Tanya! So glad you liked it 🙂 I'm not sure why it is not possible to give starts! We will have a look at it!
Pat says
I would like to know how many this recipe serves and how many calories.
Iosune says
Hi Pat! This recipe is for about 4 people. You can use this web to calculate the calories in the recipe: https://www.verywellfit.com/recipe-nutrition-analyzer-4157076 Have a nice day!
Megan says
The recipe doesn't tell you anything about how to make the tofu Feta?
Iosune says
Hi Megan! Yes, you have a link to the recipe in orange, in the ingredients list 🙂
Falynn says
Yum! We added pea sprouts and chickpeas. The tofu feta might have been one of the most amazing things I have ever eaten. I love this meal. When the warmer weather comes back around, we might eat this every other day! Thank you so much. All the best to you and yours this holiday season. 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Falynn! You're so welcome 🙂 I'm glad to read that. Happy holidays!
Jolia says
Thank you for this collection of salad recipes! I am always trying to find ways to make unique salads so that my veggies don’t get boring 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Jolia! You're so welcome 🙂 Have a nice day!
Bernie says
Delicious, the tofu turned out great, I added miso and nutritional yeast to the marinade. I also added roasted squash to the Greek salad , I loved it and am having again tomorrow. Thankyou
Iosune says
Hi Bernie! Thanks a lot 😀 Sounds so good!
z says
hello! would you know how many calories this is per serving? thank you 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Z! About 200 calories per serving, it depends on the amount of oil you use 😉
z says
thank you iosune! 🙂
Iosune says
You're welcome 😀
Michelle Frasier says
Used cherry tomatoes and advocado instead of tofu
Iosune says
Hi! Sounds great 🙂 Thanks for the ideas!
helen says
This was just delicious!!! Great recipe. I have always been shy about eating cold tofu (I'm a cook it all kind of gal)... but this was truly fantastic. The flavor was fabulous.
I added chopped up avocado to the salad when I served it and also added Red Wine Vinegar to taste. Yum. Thanks again.
Iosune says
Hi Helen! I don't like cold tofu, but I love this recipe 🙂 I'll add avocato next time, thanks for the idea!
Courtney @ The Fig Tree says
Just stumbled across your blog and I'm so glad I did. It's wonderful! I've just transitioned from a vegetarian to a vegan diet recently. I'm so happy to have found your blog, as you have awesome vegan recipes and beautiful photos to go along with them 🙂 I cannot wait to try so many of your recipes!
Alberto says
Hi Courtney! Thanks for your words! 🙂
Congratulations on your transition! I've been vegan since not long ago too, and it's easier if you have a lot of recipes. If you have any question, feel free to ask! 😀
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
loving the idea of a tofu feta cheese. never tried something like that before!
Iosune says
I hope you like it Thalia! 😉
Meredith @ Unexpectedly Magnificent says
This looks delicious! 🙂 I'm excited to try the tofu feta cheese. Feta is the one cheese I haven't been able to accurately replicate since I became vegan.
Iosune says
Hi Meredith! I missed feta cheese too, but not anymore! 🙂