Description
The perfect summer-time salad! It is light with a twist of creamy. Filled with fresh produce and abundant in flavour and tastes of Greece! Bring this to your next BBQ or family + friend gathering, everyone will be impressed that the Tofu Feta is cruelty free and actually tastes of Feta!
Ingredients
Tofu Feta:
1 350G package extra firm organic tofu
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
3 tbsp. almond milk
1 tbsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp garlic powder
2 tsp sea salt
1 tbsp. olive oil
For the dressing:
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup vegan mayo
1/2 cup peeled cucumber
3 tbsp fresh dill
3 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
season to taste
For the Salad:
1 1/2 cups cooked Pearl Couscous (I used Bob’s Red Mill)
2 cups fresh tomatoes, assorted, roughly chopped
2 cups cucumber, slivered using a peeler
1/2 cup kalamata olives
1/2 cup artichoke hearts, roughly chopped
1/2 cup red onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup fresh oregano, dill or parsley
Instructions
For the Tofu:
Prepare a large jar with lib or medium sized container and set aside.
Open your packet of Tofu, rinse and pat dry. Cut into 1 inch cubes and set aside. Into your container of choice and the remainder of the ingredients and stir till well combined. Add tofu and let marinate for at least 2 hour but I found that it tasted best after around 5!
In the meant time prepare your dressing by adding all your ingredients into a large jar and using a hand blender bring it all together. If you want this dressing to be ultra creamy you can add your olive oil as you blend, this is called emulsifying and it really add texture and silk to dressings; similar to Mayo!
Now, for the best part, let’s bring everything together. For the salad, simply add all your ingredients into a large mixing bowl! Crumble over your “Feta” and serve with the dressing!
I love finishing it all off with a drizzling of oil, dash of oregano and a small pinch of salt! This is the way to my heart!
Notes
You can leave the Tofu Feta over night. Drain in the morning but leave a bit of brine to keep it hydrated!
This salad will last up to a week in the fridge in a tight sealed container.
Double the the dressing recipe if you love saucy salads, like I do!
I haven’t made the recipe but I’m very intrigued with the tofu feta and can’t wait to try it. Quick question, do you use marinated artichoke hearts?
yes!
I made the tofu feta and added it to am argula salad tonight. It was unbelievably delicious. I wouldn’t mind eating this instead of real feta going forward!
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Thank you so much for the love hun!
I’ve been itching to make the tofu feta for a while now, since I first saw it on the blog and i. This recipe. It’s a life changer Maria! I am so happy I gave this a go since it brings me a step closer to being even more plant based.
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Thank you so much for the love hun!
I made the tofu just to have with good old avo on toast. It was incredible, really was shocked with the flavour after leaving it over night. How long can the tofu last in the marinating liquid?
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Thank you so much for the love Laura!!!
OBSESSED! This is one of my all time favorite recipes! I use both the feta and dressing portions of this recipe separately with other dishes that I prepare – they have become staples in my fridge. I love making this particular recipe for large groups and/or gatherings because it’s minimal ingredients, great flavors, and it’s versatile to be served as a main dish or it can play well with other dishes as well. I consistently keep a container of this dish in my fridge for the entirety of summer!
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Thank you so much for the support, Chris!
I’ve wanted to try your vegan feta recipe for so long and now I can’t wait to make another batch! I added it to different kinds of salads – my favorite being a Greek-style salad with olives, onions etc, yum – and found it tasted best after a few days in the fridge. Next time I’m going to double the recipe hahaha! Thanks for your recipes, Maria! 🙂
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You are so welcome, my love!!!! Than you so much for your support!!
Amazing! Didn’t have time to marinate the “feta” as long as it was supposed to, but it still tasted amazing, and I will definitely take the appropriate amount of time next time – and there will definitely be a next time. I also made some oven roasted cherry tomatoes instead of normal ones, tasted really nice! Thanks for the recipe! Love from the Netherlands
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Yes, such a great tip! I love the idea of roasted tomatoes. xxx
The dressing tastes as good as Tzatziki, the marinated tofu is absolutely delicious and applicable for many other salads and dishes. And the main salad is supergreat. Eaten together they are simply divine. My non-vegan father had two servings and all positive comments. I served it with barbecued seitan souvlakis, and grilled esparagus. Thanks a bunch for this recipe! Love from Sweden!
Thank you so much for the love hun! I love this recipe so much, glad you and your father did too!
How long will the feta last for in the jar?
I found it lasted for around 7-10 days love! Thanks for asking!
This tofu feta is amazing! Maria you nailed it!
Hey Dragana!!
Thanks so much for trying it, it’s really good right?
Hope you had a good weekend xx
This is absolutely delicious! It’s so light and refreshing. Will definitely be a go to for summer. Would make a great potluck or brunch food! Thanks for all your amazing recipes, Maria!
RACHEL!!
Thanks so making this bad ass recipe baby girl! it’s soooo good, right?!!?
Make it for all your friends this summer! much love babe
I made this last night for a girlfriend and we both absolutely loved it! The fresh dill in the dressing is so delicious – and we could not stop eating the feta!!
Hey Laura!!
Thanks so much for trying my recipe and for your comment. I am so happy you enjoyed this dish and especially the feta!!