Greek Salad with Tofu “Feta”

This refreshing and delicious Greek salad recipe features cucumber, tomatoes, olives, peppers, and tofu feta—a great and simple summer side dish!

*The recipe yields 3-4 servings

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup extra-firm tofu crumbled

• ½ cup red wine vinegar

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• 6 cups salad greens

• 1½ cup cucumbers chopped

• 1 cup tomatoes diced

• 1 bell pepper sliced

• ½ cup red onions diced

• ½ cup Kalamata olives chopped

DIRECTIONS:

1. Mix the tofu with vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.

2. Let marinate for 1-2 hours in the fridge.

3. Toss salad greens, cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, and olives in a large bowl.

4. Add the tofu "feta" to each serving separately and if there are some leftovers, refrigerate it apart from the salad.

5. Serve and enjoy!

Tomatoes, whether Roma, heirloom, or cherry, are packed with fibre, potassium, folate, and vitamin C. They're rich in lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that supports health, fights off illnesses, and may reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. Plus, lycopene is great for your skin!