Tomato and Plum Salad with Tofu Shio Koji Cream

Ingredients:

  • 1 pint Cherry Tomato (or 1-2 medium size tomato)

  • 2 Plums

  • 1-2 Tablespoon(s) Shio Koji Vinaigrette (See the recipe below) or a simple vinaigrette

  • Basil for a garnish

For Shio Koji Tofu Cream

  • ½ package Silken Tofu

  • 1 tablespoon Shio Koji

  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice

  • 2 teaspoons Dijon Mustard

  • ½ tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil

How to make:

  1. Cut cherry tomatoes into half and slice the plums into about ¼ inch thickness.

  2. Toss the tomatoes and plums with Shio Koji Vinaigrette or other simple vinaigrette.

  3. Put all the ingredients for Shio Koji Tofu Cream, in a blender (or a cup if you use handy blender) and blend them until it becomes smooth and silky texture.

  4. Put the Shio Koji Tofu Cream on a plate and put tomato and plum salad on top. Garnishing with torn basil leaves.

Tips:

You can use other stone fruits such as yellow peaches and apricots instead of plums.
Also, you can use this Shio Koji Tofu Cream as vegan mayonnaise. This cream goes well with potatoes, asparagus, etc… and you can use it as sandwich spread.

(Recipe by Eri Shimizu)