Description
A refreshing and protein-packed Vegan Greek Salad made with crunchy vegetables, hearty chickpeas, and tangy tofu feta. Perfect for a light lunch or a side dish.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 block (14 oz) firm tofu, pressed and cubed
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lemon juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper to create the tofu feta marinade.
- Add cubed tofu to the marinade, coat well, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- In a large bowl, combine chickpeas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
- Add the marinated tofu feta along with a bit of the marinade.
- Toss everything together gently until well combined.
- Adjust seasoning to taste and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate tofu overnight.
- You can add chopped fresh parsley or dill for extra freshness.
- Use English cucumber for fewer seeds and a milder flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 0mg