Vegan Greek Salad (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Salad Base

01 - 1 English cucumber, partially peeled and sliced into semi-circles
02 - 300g good quality ripe tomatoes (large or cherry)
03 - 1 green or red bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 15 kalamata olives, whole or halved
06 - 200g block vegan feta, cubed

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
08 - 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - 1 garlic clove, minced
11 - 1 tsp dried oregano
12 - 1/4 tsp dijon mustard
13 - 1/4 tsp maple syrup
14 - 1/4 tsp salt
15 - Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel half of the cucumber skin in alternating strips. Cut in half lengthways then slice into semi circles.
02 - Cut large tomatoes into wedges or halve smaller cherry tomatoes.
03 - Dice bell pepper and thinly slice the red onion. Keep olives whole or cut in half according to preference.
04 - Cut block of feta into 5 long strips then cut each strip into 5 cubes.
05 - Place all the prepared vegetables and vegan feta into a serving bowl.
06 - Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, minced garlic, dried oregano, dijon mustard, maple syrup, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl until well combined.
07 - Drizzle dressing over the salad and toss with salad tongs until well mixed. Sprinkle with additional dried oregano and serve immediately.

# Handy Tips:

01 - Use bright red, ripe tomatoes for the best flavor - good quality tomatoes are essential for this recipe.
02 - Violife Greek White is a recommended vegan feta option available in most large supermarkets.