12 Refreshing Dairy-Free and Meatless Greek Salad Recipes

Greek salads are a classic dish that can be enjoyed year-round. They are light, refreshing, and full of flavor. These 12 simple and delicious Greek salad recipes are a must-try for anyone looking to add a little Mediterranean flair to their meal.

1. Simple Summer Caprese Salad

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This Simple Summer Caprese Salad by Barbara Zackey is so easy to assemble and a beautiful dish for sharing. Indulge on summer’s bounty of tomatoes and basil with this classic dish, made vegan! A quick, healthy snack easily sliced together. Whether you’re looking to break the pool party with a snack, serve guests the perfect appetizer, or just enjoy with cold iced tea and conversation this dish delivers.

2. Greek Salad With Homemade Feta Cheese

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This Greek Salad With Homemade Feta Cheese by Yana Chistyakova is a typical recipe of the cuisine of Greece that is made with the typical ingredients of this country and the Mediterranean diet in general. The basis of this rich and easy salad are tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, pepper, olives, and feta cheese. Traditionally it is seasoned with olive oil, salt, pepper, and oregano.

3. Greek Salad

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This Greek Salad by Bila is a simple, yet delicious salad to enjoy for your next meal. It makes a great side dish to something a bit heartier or a light meal for days when you’re not super hungry.

4. Greek Cobb Salad

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This Greek cobb salad recipe by Maria Koutsogiannis is a great spin on a traditional cobb salad with the addition of feta, olives, and other Greek go-to’s.

5. Greek Pasta Salad with Tofu Feta

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This Greek Pasta Salad with Tofu Feta by Megan Calipari has all of your favorite elements of all the Greek Salads I’ve had over the years: Kalamata olives, cucumber, tomato, roasted red pepper, and feta. Marinated tofu feta, that is. It may sound weird to be eating tofu raw, but when it is marinated this way it tastes remarkably similar to feta so give it a try.

6. Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill

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The best Greek Orzo Pasta Salad with Fresh Dill, made with fresh dill, crisp veggies, & a light dressing. Make this vegan recipe by Nichole Harju in 10 mins for a healthy lunch.

7. Healthy Greek Broccoli Salad With Creamy Cashew Dressing

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Want to add a bit of variety to your salads – try this Healthy Greek Broccoli Salad With Creamy Cashew Dressing  recipe out. This recipe by Taylor Kiser combines crunchy broccoli, crisp cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes and tosses everything in a creamy cashew dressing that is super healthy. Lunch just got a little more interesting.

8. Greek Pasta Salad with Oil-Free Dressing

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This Greek Pasta Salad with Oil-Free Dressing recipe by Kathy Davis is amazingly easy but does not lack flavor! This pasta salad is perfect for dinner parties, or any time you’re getting together with friends or family. The oil-free dressing is a healthier alternative, as well!

9. Caprese Salad With Hearts Of Palm

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There are few thing in life better than a fresh Caprese salad . . . except for a Caprese Salad With Hearts Of Palm. This simple recipe by Stacey Isaacs combines ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, vegan mozzarella, and a simple red wine vinaigrette and then adds in some buttery heats of palm that make this Caprese stand out amongst its peers.

10. Crunchy Mediterranean Salad

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Broccoli, cucumber, tomato, chickpeas, olives, kale, fresh herbs, and a refreshing sherry vinaigrette are the main components of this super healthy and delicious Mediterranean Salad by Rouxbe. While it’s hearty enough a the main course, it also makes a great side salad.

11. Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas

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The tofu, with all the goodies added, is almost indistinguishable from buffalo mozzarella in this Mediterranean Quinoa Bowls with Roasted Chickpeas recipe by Jenn Sebestyen and Kelli Foster Kelli Foster. The added bonus is how quickly and easily this comes together.

12. Classic Mint Cucumber Tabbouleh Salad

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This Classic Mint Cucumber Tabbouleh Salad by Kristina Jug & Mitja Bezenšek is a simple and quick grain salad, perfect as a side dish to your summer grill meals.

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