Marinated Tofu Feta is a delicious vegan alternative to traditional feta cheese. It's easy to make with just 4 ingredients including coconut vinegar. Add the tangy seasoned tofu cubes to salads or enjoy them as a snack with other Mediterranean favorites.
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It's true that tofu feta may not taste exactly like traditional feta cheese, but it's a delicious dairy-free option that's easy to make at home with whole-food plant-based ingredients.
Enjoy it in a vegan Greek salad. Or add it to a mezze platter with hummus with sesame seeds, veggie kabobs, and olives.
If you're looking for an alternative to store-bought vegan feta cheese made with oils, this recipe is for you. While other recipes call for ingredients like white miso paste, lemon juice, and nutritional yeast, this one uses coconut vinegar to achieve a feta-like flavor.
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Why you'll love this recipe
- You can make it with only 4 ingredients.
- It doesn't require any cooking, only marinating.
- You can add the tofu feta cubes to salads or enjoy them as a tasty snack.
Ingredients
Extra-firm tofu: Do not use shelf-stable silken tofu for this recipe. Look for refrigerated extra-firm tofu packed in water, which you will need to drain and press to remove the excess liquid.
However, if available, I recommend using super-firm tofu that is vacuum-packed and already pressed. My favorites are Hodo Organic Tofu and Trader Joe's (which I suspect may be relabeled Wildwood Organic) High Protein Super Firm Tofu. I use them the most in my vegan tofu recipes.
Coconut vinegar: Made from the sap of coconut blossoms, it doesn't actually taste like coconut. It's mild and less acidic than apple cider vinegar.
Coconut vinegar is a key ingredient for making tofu feta and should not be substituted.
Brands to look for in health food stores and online include Coconut Secret (no longer available), Dynamic Health, and Silver Swan. Note that coconut vinegar is not the same as coconut aminos.
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements plus recipe instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
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Instructions
- Cut the tofu into small cubes and place them in a bowl with a tight-fitting lid.
- Add the coconut vinegar, oregano, and salt.
- Place the lid on the bowl. Shake to combine the ingredients, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to marinate.
Amy's tip
For maximum flavor, allow the tofu feta to marinate overnight or longer.
Serving suggestions
Tofu feta is delicious in salads like Greek-inspired millet salad, Mediterranean orzo salad, and tomato cucumber basil salad.
You can also add it to watermelon and tomato salad and tomato and onion salad.
And it's a must in a vegan Greek salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onions, Kalamata olives, and 3-ingredient Greek salad dressing.
Storing
Store the tofu feta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For best results, do not freeze.
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Amy
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Marinated Tofu Feta with Coconut Vinegar
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Ingredients
- 1 pound extra-firm tofu, drained and pressed, and cut in cubes (Or use super-firm tofu and skip the pressing.)
- ¼ cup coconut vinegar
- 1½ teaspoons dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Place the tofu cubes in a resealable glass container or zipper bag.1 pound extra-firm tofu
- Add the coconut vinegar, oregano, and salt.¼ cup coconut vinegar, 1½ teaspoons dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- Seal the container, then gently shake to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is an estimation only.
Jenny says
Coconut vinegar is not available. Any suggestions?
Amy Katz says
Normally I would offer substitutions, but in this particular case, coconut vinegar is necessary to make the tofu feta. You can buy coconut vinegar online from Amazon and iHerb.
alan says
I've made tofu feta a few times now and I found the key ingredients to get that cheese umami flavor are white miso and a little bit of nooch. I've never tried coconut vinegar, but have made it with white vinegar and it turns out just fine. Fresh herbs like Dill really kick it up if you have them on hand but aren't necessary.
Amy Katz says
Thanks for the suggestions, Alan!
Bernadette says
So excited to try, Said the new vegan…. Coconut vinegar? Why? Any sub?
Amy Katz says
Hi Bernadette! Great question. This is a rare occasion where I don't think there is a good substitute. The coconut vinegar gives the tofu the most feta-like flavor (and doesn't taste at all like coconut). I hope you give it a try. Coconut vinegar is also delicious as an oil-free salad dressing, and you can also use it to make your own stir-fry sauce.