Veg Greek Salad Recipe | {Vegetarian, Weight-Loss, Healthy}

A quick healthy side dish or light lunch for a busy day is so easy to make with this recipe of Veg Greek Salad enriched with salty Feta (so no extra salt needed) zero oil, and fresh crunchy veggies! Every bite of this Homemade Greek Salad is indulgent!

Veg Greek Salad is a Mediterranean Summer Salad that consists of sliced cucumber, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, bell peppers, olives, and feta cheese(generally as a topping). A gentle twist to the classic Mediterranean salad, this Healthy Greek salad has guava instead of olives.

I have always felt that having raw cucumbers or onions in a salad is not liked by all. When I mix several veggies together and give them a good toss with a hint of sweet and salty flavors, these flavors blending with each other gradually make the same raw veg salad taste heavenly.

This Vitamin C-rich Feta Greek Salad is super easy to make and can be used for up to 2 days if refrigerated.

Why Would You Love This Recipe?

• The Healthy Salad rich in sweet salty flavors.
• A Quick recipe that gathers in no time.
• Super easy ingredients
• Easily swapped ingredients for vegan
• Gluten Free and Vegetarian Salad that is Oil free and Nut free too.
• Protein and calcium rich salad that is low in calories and is weight-loss friendly.
• Kid's friendly
• The Best Veg Greek Salad ever!

Ingredients

• Cabbage- The fiber-rich Cabbage adds crunchiness to this healthy salad. I have used the local produce of Green cabbage. Feel free to use any cabbage that is local to your area or liked by you. We here in India, make sure to clean cabbage carefully. I peel off the layers with hand first and keep them soaked in warm salty water to remove any worms or dirt.
• Cherry Tomato- The small and cute cherry tomato are the heart of this salad. Though you may use any juicy and tangy tomatoes, cherry tomato make the salad look vibrant.
• Onion- The white or pink onion works well. You may use shallots or spring onions too.
• Cucumber- The cucumber adds fiber and mild sweet flavor depending upon the variety used. I have used the local ones of India. You may use English cucumber as well as it has less or no seeds.
• Guava- Rich in Vitamin C, guava adds sweet and pleasant taste to this salad. You may swap it with any other fruit as well.
• Bell pepper- Bell peppers add strong, bold and peppery flavor. It balances the sweetness added by other ingredients. You may use any of the bell pepper or zucchini.
• Feta Cheese- Feta cheese adds tangy and salty flavor to this Greek salad. It has high protein and low in fat. Make sure to add no or less salt over the salad, as feta cheese already has salt. You won't appreciate too salty flavor.
• Raw Mango-This is another variation to this salad. Adding fresh raw mango makes this salad refreshing with a hint of tart. You may swap it with fresh lemon juice.
• Green Chilly- Adding heat to salad is totally a unique thing and coming from India, my taste buds are well attuned to chilly. Feel free to reduce or skip it totally.
• Maple Syrup-Adding Maple syrup balance the savory, spicy and tangy flavors. You may add honey too.

Variations

• Vegan Greek Salad-Skip Feta Cheese,
• Add another ingredient- Since this salad is a variation to the classic Greek salad, feel free to add olives.
• Add another green- You may garnish the salad with cilantro or parsley.

Must-haves for Weight-Loss Salad

• High Fiber
• High protein
• Replace Pasta or breads with gluten free substitutes or potatoes.
• Avoid adding too much salt.
• Skip Oil or use healthy oils in less quantities.
• Adding boiled pulses like Beans, Chickpea is a great way to increase protein.
• Add a dash of any sweetener like honey or maple syrup.

Proteins are added to any salad to make you full for longer. Fiber makes the salad so bulky that you may have it as a lunch. You may also like my other Weight-loss Veg Salads that are quick and delicious:

• Veg Thai Salad
• Mashed Potatoes Salad
• Apple Cucumber Salad

Storing Suggestions

The salad shall be ideally consumed fresh as leftover salad may be too runny or not-so crisp. For leftovers, you may keep them in a dry container with lid in the refrigerator for about a day.

For making it ahead of time, chop everything and store them in separate containers with lid. Assemble and garnish just before serving.

Expert Tips

• Use of freshly chopped vegetables and fruits is highly recommended. That ensure the freshness in salad.
• I avoid any leftovers. If you still have any, add them to a dry container with a lid and refrigerate for about 2 days. Since the salad has maple syrup and tomatoes, there is a high chance that it may be runny if stored for long and have no crunchy texture thereafter.

FAQs

Detailed Recipe

Step 1 Chop Veggies

Chop the veggies and guava in any shape you wish. They can be diced in small or large chunks depending upon how you like them.

Step 2 Assemble Chopped Veggies

Take a large bowl and place cabbage large pieces on the walls of the bowl.

Step 3 Season It

Add all the chopped veggies. Top it with feta cheese, grated raw mango, and add black pepper, green chilies, red chili flakes, lemon juice, maple syrup and give them a good toss. Garnish with winter greens like coriander leaves or basil.

Step 4 Serve It

Serve this amazingly delicious Veg Greek Salad fresh!

What to serve with Greek Salad?

This Greek salad may be served with:

• Whole Wheat Focaccia Bread
• Tomato Diet Soup
• Gluten Free Vegan Spaghetti Pasta
• Veg Beetroot Tortillas

1 serving of Veg Greek Salad has about 180 calories.

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