Vegan Mediterranean Inspired Salad
Ingredients
Salad
- a handful of mixed greens
- 1 large cucumber
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
- 1/2 cup fresh dill
- 1 small shallot
- 1/4 cup olives
- 1/4 cup crushed vegan feta
- 1-2 tbsp capers
Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Preparation
Start by washing and chopping the produce.
Add the mixed greens, cucumber, tomatoes, avocado, dill, shallot, olives, feta, and capers to a large bowl.
Whisk together the olive oil, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the salad, mix everything together, and serve.
Notes
This salad is light and refreshing, ideal for summer meals.
It is a vegan adaptation of a traditional Bulgarian appetizer enjoyed nightly.
