5.0 from 21 votes
Vegan Caprese Salad
Enjoy the fresh, vibrant flavors of summer with this vegan Caprese salad, featuring juicy tomatoes and creamy tofu ‘mozzarella,’ for a light and simple summer side dish!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 173 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 ripe large tomato
- 12 ounces of silken tofu
- Leaves from 1 sprig of basil, thinly sliced
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tablespoon of red wine vinegar
- coarse sea salt (optional)
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.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Use the best tomatoes: The tomato is the leading flavor in simple vegan caprese salad, so use the ripest, in-season tomato, ensuring it's fragrant, smooth, and heavy for its size.
- Use other high-quality ingredients: With only a few ingredients, make sure to use good-quality olive oil, vinegar, and fresh basil.
- Leave it to marinate: Even just 10 minutes will enhance the flavors, though 30 minutes is even better.
- Adjust the texture: Instead of overlapping slices, make a chopped caprese salad by finely dicing the ingredients instead.
Nutrition Information
Calories
173kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Sodium
52mg
(2%)
Potassium
526mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
811IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
13mg
(14%)
Calcium
64mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173
% 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.