Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu Caprese - Meat Free Monday

Name: Crispy Salt and Pepper Tofu Caprese - Meat Free Monday
Ingredients: 1 (14-ounce) package fresh extra-firm tofu (preferably organic or non-GMO); 3 tablespoons neutral oil; 1 teaspoon fine sea salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 heaping cups basil leaves, stemmed as needed, plus 6 to 8 torn leaves for garnish; ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 medium slicing tomatoes (heirloom varieties are extra wonderful and interesting), cut into wedges or 1-inch slices; ½ cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish (optional)

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Tofu takes the place of fresh mozzarella in this iconic Italian salad – a lovely composition bursting with summery colour and a slick of basil-infused oil.

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Ingredients

1 (14-ounce) package fresh extra-firm tofu (preferably organic or non-GMO)
3 tablespoons neutral oil
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 heaping cups basil leaves, stemmed as needed, plus 6 to 8 torn leaves for garnish
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium slicing tomatoes (heirloom varieties are extra wonderful and interesting), cut into wedges or 1-inch slices
½ cup cherry tomatoes, for garnish (optional)