Vegan Caprese Salad
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Vegan Caprese Salad
Description
The Vegan Caprese Salad combines slices of ripe tomatoes with rectangles of silken tofu as a dairy-free alternative to traditional mozzarella. Thinly sliced basil brings a fresh herbal note, and the salad is seasoned with kosher salt and black pepper to enhance the natural flavors. A drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and red wine vinegar adds a delicate acidity and richness that tie the ingredients together.
This salad offers a balance of soft and juicy textures, with the tofu's creaminess complementing the tomato's firmness. The preparation involves layering the ingredients to display their colors and textures attractively before serving.
To bring out the flavors, it is best to let the salad sit at room temperature for at least 10 minutes to allow the tomato juices and seasoning to meld with the tofu and basil. This dish is a light starter or a side to grilled vegetables or crusty bread.
Using the freshest and ripest tomato is key to the salad's quality, as the tomato is the dominant flavor. The tofu acts as a subtle base rather than a flavor competitor, and quality olive oil and vinegar help lift the overall profile. Variations include dicing the ingredients for a chopped salad version instead of layering.
Ingredients
- 1 tomato ripe, large
- 12 ounces silken tofu
- basil thinly sliced, leaves from 1 sprig
- salt kosher salt
- black pepper kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- sea salt optional, coarse
Instructions
- Using a sharp knife, slice the tomato into 1/2-inch slices. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and let sit.
- Thinly slice the tofu into rectangles and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- On plates or a serving platter, layer the slices of tomato and tofu so they overlap slightly. Sprinkle with the sliced basil, drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar, and optionally add a little sea salt if you want some extra salty crunch on top.
Notes
- Choose the ripest, in-season tomatoes for the best flavor and texture.
- Use high-quality olive oil, vinegar, and fresh basil to enhance the salad's simple ingredients.
- Allow the salad to marinate for at least 10 minutes to develop the flavors; 30 minutes is ideal.
- For a different texture, dice the tofu, tomato, and basil to make a chopped caprese salad instead of layering slices.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Sodium | 52mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 526mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 811IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 13mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 64mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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