It's so easy to make vegan cheese at home. I shared with you this creamy vegan cheese and this awesome Vegan Parmesan Cheese. I'll share with you more recipes, I promise, but today I'm going to show you how to prepare vegan tofu feta cheese. It has almost no fat and it's cholesterol-free.
To make the tofu feta you need to press the tofu, it's so easy! Take the tofu out of the package and drain off the water. Place a towel, a dishcloth or a paper towel on a flat surface (I usually use a cutting board or a dish), put the tofu on top and put another towel, clean dish cloth or paper towel on top of the tofu. Place something heavy on top, such as a bowl, 2 or 3 cans or whatever. Let the tofu sit for at least 30 minutes.
This recipe is super easy to make, you only need to cut the tofu in cubes and marinate it, that's all! The longer it sits, the better it tastes.
I love this marinade, it's very simple and tastes amazing, but you can use other ingredients. You can use another kind of vinegar or even you can add miso or tamari or soy sauce or other spices. You can also use only vinegar or only lemon juice, there are so many choices!
Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or a container, add the tofu (cut into cubes), cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It will taste better 2 or 3 days later.
I love to use this vegan tofu feta cheese in salads, my favorite is the awesome Greek salad you can see in the picture below, it's simple and fresh, so it's perfect for the summer time. If you don't know how to prepare it, don't worry! I'll show you how in the next post. You're going to love it!
Looking for more vegan cheese recipes? Check out my Vegan Cashew Cheese, Vegan Cream Cheese, and Vegan Mozzarella recipes. They're perfect alternatives for those looking to enjoy dairy-free options packed with flavor and texture.
📖 Recipe
Vegan Tofu Feta Cheese
Ingredients
- 10 ounces firm tofu
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oregano
Instructions
- Press the tofu. I explain you how to do it in the second paragraph of this post.
- Cut the tofu into cubes.
- Mix all the marinade ingredients in a bowl or a container (the lemon juice, water, apple cider vinegar and oregano), add the tofu, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. It will taste better 2 or 3 days later.
Notes
- If the cheese is not salty enough for you, feel free to add some salt to taste.
Taylah Dargan says
Oh my god!!!!! I think I'll be using this in an amazing pasta bake sometime this week!!! Can't wait to check out your other vegan cheese recipes too! Hopefully the kiddies love them!
Iosune says
Hi Taylah! Thanks a lot 🙂 Hope they like them too 😉
Leaf says
Doesn't taste much like feta to me at all, but it still makes for a yummy salad topping so I'm glad I tried it.
Iosune says
Hi Leaf! Well... it's something 😛
Quita says
Hi Iosune,
Thanks for the fab recipe, and blog, it has been a lifeline.
Like so many others, feta is one of the things I miss the most, along with poached eggs on toast. I currently have my batch marinating in the fridge and what I wanted to ask was could I extend the life by storing it in an oil such as olive or vegetable after marinating? I won't be able to eat this quantity within the time frame. Will it keep in the oil?
I'm a new vegan - 6 months - so have only cooked with tofu once. Im still finding my way, experimenting and having some hilarious failures.
I look forward to your advice.
Iosune says
Hi Quita! Thanks a lot 😀 I've never tried to keep the tofu in oil, but I think it could keep longer, I'm not sure... If you miss eggs, you should try kala namak salt, it tastes exactly the same!!! Have a nice day 😉
Suzy says
When you say it's better after 2-3 days, do you mean it can sit IN the marinade for 2-3 days? Or once removed from the marinade?? Thanks much! Looks awesome!
Iosune says
Hi Suzy! The first one 😉 Thanks a lot for your comment!!!
Susanne says
That is brilliant!!
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Susanne 😀
Jeannine says
I love this, crumbled on toast and on my pizza. It's so good!
Iosune says
Hi Jeannine! That's a great idea 😀
Nikhila Eda says
Hey! I was just wondering what the shelf life for this tofu is.
Nikhila Eda says
Do I store this in the refrigerator? If so, would it last at least a week?
Iosune says
It lasts for 3 or 4 days in the fridge 🙂
Michele says
I can’t have vinegar. Is there something else I can try?
Iosune says
Hi Michele! Use some lemon juice instead 🙂
Melissa Paulette says
I have mine marinating in the frife now. I plan to add chopped garlic to the mix tomorrow.
What do you think about putting onto a rack to dry thouroughly and then add to some olive oil?
Iosune says
Hi Melissa! I hope you like it 🙂 I think it could work, but I'm not sure. Have a nice day!
Kada says
Thank you for your vegan feta recipe. I just made it for a first time. It was very easy to do. Can't wait to tasty it. 🙂
Kada says
I forgot the stars. 🙂
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Kada! I hope you liked it!
Abbey says
this vegan feta cheese looks amazing!
i'm brand new to veganism, so i haven't tried making vegan cheese yet. what brand of tofu did you use? and what type of firmness was it? i would imagine feta cheese would closely resemble a soft or medium tofu firmness?
Iosune says
Hi Abbey! Thanks a lot 🙂 I live in Spain, so I bought the tofu here. I used firm tofu 🙂
Ivana says
Feta cheese is the one thing I have most missed since going vegan, and this recipe seems super promising. Thank you so much for sharing, you're a saviour!
Iosune says
Hi Ivana! You're welcome 🙂 I hope you like the cheese!
Ann says
Made tofu feta cheese for a visiting Vegan and we ended up eating it - delicious. The next lot is already marinating and NOT for vegans but for us, thank you ( the Greek salad was a wow too)
Iosune says
Hi Ann! Yay!!! Thanks a lot for 😀
CeCe says
This was delicious! I added a half teaspoon of kosher salt and a crushed garlic clove on the second day to bring out more flavor. I'm using the marinade as salad dressing with a bit of oilve oil.. Will definitely make again! Thanks!!
Iosune says
Hi Cece! I'm glad you liked it! Thanks a lot for the ideas, they sound amazing!
Oillaberry says
Thanks a lot for fantastic recipe!
Iosune says
Hi Oillaberry! Thanks for your comment 🙂
Sylwia says
Does tofu loose the tofu-like taste after marinating for a couple of hours? Can I add salt to give it more feta-like taste? I am definitely going to try it out 🙂
Iosune says
Hi Sylwia! Yeah, it looses the tofu-like taste and if you add more salt it will taste even better 😉
Sylwia says
Thanks for replying! Sounds great, I can't wait to try it 😀
Iosune says
I hope you like it! 😀
dana says
GENIUS recipe and GORGEOUS photos!! Pinned 😀
Iosune says
Thanks a lot Dana! I'm a BIG fan of your photos and I really love your blog! 😀
Thalia @ butter and brioche says
love this idea! definitely going to try it out next time im making a greek salad..
Iosune says
Thanks Thalia! I hope you like it 😉