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Greek salad with toasted tofu cubes
Crunchy fresh Greek salad served with warm, golden-brown tofu croutons

Greek Salad with Crispy Tofu Cubes

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Salads
A modern, plant-based reimagining of the classic 'Horiatiki' (peasant salad). While the original recipe is about fresh vegetables and salty feta, here the toasted tofu adds an extra texture and source of protein, making the dish more filling without weighing it down. The essence of the Mediterranean diet in a bowl: colourful, oily, crunchy, and infinitely healthy.
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 10 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Greek

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan for the tofu
  • Kitchen paper
  • Large salad bowl

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk
⚠️ Soya

Instructions

1 ✓

Wrap the tofu in kitchen paper and place a weight on it for 10 minutes to remove excess water.

Tip: Removing water is crucial for the tofu to fry (crisp up) rather than steam.
2 ✓

Cut the tofu into cubes. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a frying pan and fry the cubes on all sides until golden brown and crispy. Lightly season with salt.

Tip: The Maillard reaction (browning) gives the tofu that pleasant nutty flavour it lacks when raw.
3 ✓

Cut the tomatoes into wedges, the cucumber into half-moons, and the onion into thin slices.

Tip: Use room temperature tomatoes; they have a much more intense flavour than fridge-cold ones.
4 ✓

Place the vegetables and olives in a bowl. Add the cooled tofu cubes.

Tip: Let the tofu cool, otherwise it will 'cook' the vegetables.
5 ✓

Place the feta cheese on top (whole or in large chunks), sprinkle generously with oregano.

Tip: The fat-soluble flavour compounds in oregano fully develop when they meet the oil.
6 ✓

Drizzle with the remaining olive oil and lemon juice. Toss when serving.

Tip: Be careful with salt, as both feta and olives are salty!

Recipe FAQ

The tofu is tasteless. What did I do wrong?
Tofu is like a sponge. If you don't press the water out and season strongly before/during frying, it remains tasteless.
Does traditional Greek salad need lettuce?
No! The original Greek salad is just cucumber, tomato, onion, pepper, and cheese. But feel free to add it if you like.

Ingredients

  • 3 pcs Ripe tomatoes
  • 1 pc Cucumber
  • 1 head Red onion
  • 150 g Feta cheese (or vegan feta)
  • 200 g Plain tofu
  • 50 g Kalamata olives
  • 4 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Dried oregano
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 pinch Pepper