Vegan Caprese Salad
This vegan caprese salad is an instant bite of summer bursting in your mouth! Juicy slices of tomato are layered with creamy silken tofu and fresh basil, then finished with a simple splash of olive oil and vinegar for a mind-blowingly refreshing yet elegant dish that's ready in minutes.
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 173kcal
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 circles 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
- 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
Serving: 2g | Calories: 173kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 52mg | Potassium: 526mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 811IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg
