Vegan Greek Salad with Quinoa
Ingredients
- Salad greens of choice (we used 8 oz. Baby Spinach Spring Mix Mixed Greens and kale)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 large red onion, cut into thin rings
- 1 large green bell pepper, cut into rings
- 6 tomatoes, cut into roses (we used small round tomatoes about 1.5 inches in diameter)
- 2 mini English cucumbers, cut into thin ribbons
- 3 radishes, cut into thin slices
- 1 cup Greek olives, pitted
- 1 cup vegan ricotta cheese (WFPB, we used Kite Hill) – Optional
- 8 Greek Peperoncinis (we used Mezzetta Imported Golden Greek Pepperoncinis)
Dressing
- 12 raw cashews, soaked
- 2 garlic cloves
- 3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 4 Tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (+/-)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preparation
Blend the dressing ingredients until smooth.
Combine all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to mix.