Vegan Tofu Feta Recipe
We love making our own dairy-free cheese at home and we’ve created a delicious, herb-filled tofu feta recipe just for you! Don’t be at all intimidated by the recipe. You’ll have a batch of homemade feta cheese that will last at least a week in the fridge.
We’ll also share the best vegan feta brands available in stores and a couple of fantastic dairy-free feta recipes. Are you ready to learn more about vegan alternatives to feta cheese and, if someone asks you, feel at ease answering the question–is feta vegan?
If your mouth is watering, you’ll love these tofu feta pasta and Greek salad with tofu feta recipes!
Why You Must Try This Dairy- Free Homemade Cheese
This recipe works perfectly as a dairy-free swap in many of your favorite recipes!
- Big Tangy Feta Flavor. This tofu feta has that salty, tangy flavor that makes feta cheese so tasty.
- Super Easy to Make. Just press, mix, marinate, and enjoy.
- Creamy and Crumbly Texture. The tofu becomes soft, creamy, and slightly crumbly after marinating.
- Great for Meal Prep. This tofu feta stores well in the fridge, so it is easy to make ahead for quick meals and snacks during the week.
- Perfect for So Many Dishes. You can toss it into grain bowls, veggie wraps, and sandwiches for a delicious pop of flavor.
How To Make DIY Feta Cheese
Making tofu feta might sound overwhelming, but it’s super easy. Just take one step at a time. Once you make it, you’ll wonder why you waited so long!
Step 1: Press the Tofu – Wrap the tofu and place it in a colander over a bowl. Set a heavy object on top and let it press for at least 30 minutes to remove extra liquid. A tofu press works great too if you have one.
Step 2: Make the Marinade – While the tofu is pressing, add all of the marinade ingredients to a bowl or jar and whisk everything together well.
Next, Step 3: Cut the Tofu – Once the tofu is drained, pat it dry and cut it into even ½-inch cubes.
Step 4: Marinate the Tofu – Add the tofu cubes to a mason jar or container with a lid and pour the marinade over the top. Cover and give it a good shake so the tofu gets coated.
Step 5: Chill and Store – Place the tofu in the fridge for at least 2 hours, but overnight or longer gives the best flavor. Shake the container a few times while it marinates, then drain the extra marinade before serving. Store the tofu feta in a sealed container in the fridge for 4-5 days.
Serving Tips for Using Vegan Feta in Everyday Recipes
Here’s a list of appetizing options for how to serve and enjoy this tofu feta cheese recipe:
- Bruscetta with Feta – Cook up crisp slices of homemade bread until golden brown, brush with olive oil, and top with fresh basil and thinly-sliced garden tomatoes. Add crumbles or thick chunks of feta vegan cheese. Feel free to experiment with all types of DIY dairy-free cheese.
- Feature Beside Fresh Fruit – For some sweetness and extra texture, try to serve with apples, dates, figs, grapes, or pears.
- Sprinkle Over Salads – One of the best ways to use this tangy vegan cheese is to carefully crumble it over crisp salads.
- Crunch With Crackers – If you’re choosing a cool and creamy, mild vegan feta, pair it with a super crunchy and savory cracker, like these almond flour flax crackers. Add a tiny spoonful of raspberry or strawberry jam for a little something extra special.
Best Grocery Vegan Feta Cheese Brands
Here are the vegan cheese brands we feel are way up there on the cheese wheel:
FAQs
Traditional Greek feta cheese is usually made from milk of animals and aged in a salty brine bath. It has a soft, crumbly texture and is often served with salads, olives, sandwiches, and herbs. Since this dairy product is made with animal milk and often includes animal ingredients (such as rennet and whey), traditional feta is not vegan.
Try vegan mozzarella, dairy-free cream cheese, and marinated firm tofu for the closest in taste and texture. Any of these would make a tasty swap on a hummus platter or charcuterie board in place of tofu feta.
Store leftover dairy-free feta made with tofu in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4-5 days. You can keep it in a little marinade to help it stay flavorful and moist. Give the container a quick shake or stir before serving again. Freezing is not recommended because the texture can become too crumbly and watery after thawing.
Usually, the main ingredients are coconut oil (versatile composition, white color, and high fat content), tofu (crumbly texture, neutral flavor that soaks up other flavors, and fat content), potato starch (thickener), vinegar (to add a sour component), herbs (authentic Greek ingredients), and salt.
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Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 1 16-ounce container super or extra-firm tofu
- ½ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, from one large or two small lemons
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium tamari
- 1½ tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried dill
Instructions
- Drain the Tofu: Place the colander inside of a large bowl. Wrap the block of tofu well and place inside of the colander. Carefully arrange a heavy bowl or other 3-5 pound weighted object on top of the tofu to aid in pressing out the extra liquid. Let sit for at least 30 minutes. You can also use a tofu press, if you have one.
- While the tofu is draining, mix up the marinade. Add all of the ingredients (minus the tofu) into a jar or bowl and whisk together well. Put aside for later.
- Once the tofu is drained to your liking, take it out of the cloth, pat dry, and cut it evenly into ½” cubes.
- Place the cubes into a mason jar or large container with a tight fitting lid. Pour the marinade over the tofu cubes. Cover and give a shake.
- Shake the container every few hours if you can so that all of the tofu cubes are coated with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours, but overnight is best. (One or two days is even better!)
- Shake the container several times during the marinating process. At least 4 times total is ideal.
- After desired soaking time, shake the container one more time and drain the excess marinade. Store the tofu feta cubes in a closed container in the fridge. Not recommended for freezing. They will last in the fridge for 4-5 days. Enjoy!
Notes
- Tofu Firmness – It’s very important to use super or extra firm tofu. The other types will not give you the same consistency that you find in dairy feta cheese. Using the firmest tofu you can find and then pressing it to release all of the excess liquid truly makes this recipe much more like the feta you were used to eating in the past.
- Savory Substitutions – You can use any type of vinegar you would like. We found the white wine vinegar gave the best resulting flavor, but you can experiment with apple cider, rice wine, red wine, or any other vinegar your choosing.
- Dairy-free, nut-free, and gluten-free
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Perfect for making my favorite Greek salad lighter and healthier! Thanks for this great recipe!
Omg this looks so good!
We hope you like it! You can add more or less herbs and salt to make it exactly right for you 🙂
Thanks for this great recipe! thanks to this I have ben able to start enjoying my beloved Greek Salad again!
Yay! That’s exactly what I thought. Love having a vegan feta cheese to add to my salads. So yummy.
Thanks for all the info on different cheese brands. The recipe was easy to follow
Really happy to hear it! Have you ever made your own Feta? Hope you’ll give my recipe a try 🙂
I made this tofu feta and used it on salads all week! Love how easy it is and that it brings a unique flavor profile to my greens 🙂
I’ve always wanted to create a vegan feta cheese and so glad that I was able to experiment with this one. The tofu gives the feta a lot of protein, less fat, and a great texture. Hope you like it as much as I do! 😀
This is so helpful! So many yummy feta cheese brands to explore!
The flavor of this vegan feta is perfect! It was delicious on a salad but I couldn’t resist eating it on its own too 🙂