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14 Comments · September 15, 2014

Detoxifying Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

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This vegan detoxifying Greek salad with kale & cauliflower feta packs some major nutritional oomph. Chopped dino kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, and pine nuts are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with "feta" cheese. The "feta" is made by grating cauliflower and marinating it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. The result lends a salty-tangy flavor that is comparable to feta cheese yet light and detoxifying.

Vegan Green Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

I hope you all had a lovely weekend! Dan and I were in Shenandoah Valley for an absolutely love-filled wedding for our friends, so we had quite the weekend of fun and travel.

We are still in the midst of the kitchen repairs I mentioned in this post last week, but I've welcomed a more positive, go-with-the-flow attitude. We'll likely have a half-functional kitchen for a few more weeks, but there's no sense fretting about something that is almost completely out of my control.

Plus, there's something slightly entertaining about having two huge cabinets sitting in the middle of your living room. I even found Jack, our orange tabby cat/dog (he's seriously more like a dog than a cat), curled up in the drawer that's reserved for my photo prop napkins. Nothing an extra load of laundry can't take care of and totally worth it for the cuteness factor.

Fortunately, the most important corner of our kitchen (i.e., the part that houses our sink, oven, stove, and refrigerator) is fully functional, so I can still cook or chop my way to healthy, energizing meals like this Detoxifying Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower "Feta".

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Simple salads are often lackluster and a bit boring. However, this salad boasts both simplicity and flavor, not to mention major crunch appeal.

Chopped dino kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, and pine nuts are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with "feta" cheese. The "feta" is made by grating cauliflower and marinating it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. The result lends a salty-tangy flavor that is comparable to feta cheese yet light and detoxifying.

Unlike a traditional Greek Salad, this one can be tossed in dressing and saved for later because kale is such a sturdy, durable green.

I tossed everything together around 6am one morning last week and enjoyed the salad for lunch at work nearly six hours later, and it still packed a crunchy bite. Plus, as I've mentioned before, a little marinating does a bed of dark leafy greens good as they gently wilt and soak up lots of flavor. That being said, this salad is equally delicious enjoyed immediately after making. Energizing, detoxifying, and packed with flavorful, healthy goodness.

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Vegan Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta

Vegan Green Salad with Kale & Cauliflower Feta
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Detoxifying Greek Salad with Kale & Cauliflower "Feta"

This vegan detoxifying Greek salad with kale & cauliflower feta packs some major nutritional oomph. Chopped dino kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives, and pine nuts are tossed in a tangy vinaigrette and topped with "feta" cheese. The "feta" is made by grating cauliflower and marinating it in a mixture of olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. The result lends a salty-tangy flavor that is comparable to feta cheese yet light and detoxifying.
Course Salad
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • â…“ head of cauliflower
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ½ tablespoon olive oil
  • â…› teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 bunch lacinto or dino kale, stemmed and roughly chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup diced cucumber
  • ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced and quartered
  • â…“ cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 1 recipe Simple Greek Dressing (see below)

Instructions

  • Grate the cauliflower using a hand grater or a food processor. Transfer the grated cauliflower to a bowl. Whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, and sea salt. Pour the mixture over the cauliflower and toss to coat. Refrigerate and allow the cauliflower marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Add the kale, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, and pine nuts to a large bowl. Pour the dressing (see recipe below) over top, toss to coat, and divide the salad between two serving bowls.
  • Sprinkle the cauliflower "feta" over top and serve.
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Simple Greek Dressing

A super simple, tangy vinaigrette that's perfect for pouring over a bed of crisp veggies and greens.
Course Dressing, Vinaigrette
Cuisine Gluten-Free, Grain-Free, plant-based, Vegan
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ teaspoon dijon mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender.
  • Blend on high for 1 minute, or until emulsified.

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  1. Meredith @ Unexpectedly Magnificent says

    September 15, 2014 at 11:32 am

    Cauliflower feta?! That's brilliant! I've tried tofu feta before and was disappointed. I'm so excited to try it with cauliflower! :)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 16, 2014 at 2:04 pm

      Thanks, Meredith! I hope you enjoy this variation more than tofu feta! It won't be as similar as tofu would in terms of texture, but I like the tangy, salty flavor it adds while keeping the salad light and detoxifying!

      Reply
  2. Tracey @ A Taste of Trace says

    September 15, 2014 at 12:52 pm

    Cauliflower feta is such a unique idea! I love Mediterranean flavours & this salad sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 16, 2014 at 2:02 pm

      Well thanks, Tracey! Although it's obviously not as rich as the real deal, the cauliflower feta adds a nice tang and zip to the overall flavor of the salad. I hope you have the chance to make it!

      Reply
  3. celeste jackson says

    September 15, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    5 stars
    Oh this looks so good and flavorful. Can't wait to make it.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 16, 2014 at 2:01 pm

      Thank you! I hope you enjoy it :)

      Reply
  4. Thalia @ butter and brioche says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:39 am

    I love making greek salads so this recipe is ideal for me. I have never thought to add kale or 'cauliflower feta' to my greek salads before, you have definitely inspired me to try the recipe!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 16, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      I'm so glad you're feeling inspired by this recipe, Thalia! I like that the lacinto kale is a bit softer and more romaine-like than curly kale, so it's a small shift in taste/texture but a big bump up in nutrients and detox properties from a typical Greek salad. I hope you enjoy the recipe!

      Reply
  5. Meggan | Culinary Hill says

    September 16, 2014 at 9:23 am

    Your salad is so colorful and beautiful! The cauliflower feta cheese is so clever yet simple, I can't wait to try it! Great recipe! Pinned x 9!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 16, 2014 at 1:59 pm

      Thank you, Meggan! I so appreciate your kind words and multiple pinnings! I hope you enjoy it :)

      Reply
  6. [email protected] says

    September 16, 2014 at 2:12 pm

    Ohhh this looks so so good and that cauliflower feta!! Genius!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 22, 2014 at 3:58 pm

      Thanks, Ami!

      Reply
  7. Karen says

    September 17, 2014 at 2:52 pm

    This salad looks incredible! Extra feta cheese please, and I love how you added pine nuts, I love those and I don't see others using them in recipes too often! :)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      September 22, 2014 at 3:59 pm

      Pine nuts make my heart beat a bit faster; I often forget about them and then become re-obsessed and put them on everything. Thanks for commenting, Karen!

      Reply

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