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Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad

Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad That Refreshes Your Summer Days

This Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad combines fresh flavors and textures, perfect for a light summer meal. Ready in just 10 minutes!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Uncategorized
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Carrots Julienned
  • 1 cup Edamame Cooked and shelled
  • 1 cup Tofu Baked or pan-fried
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1/4 cup Vegan Mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Oil Use sparingly
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce

Equipment

  • Knife
  • cutting board
  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • Jar or bowl for layering

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Wash and thinly slice cucumbers into rounds about 1/8 inch thick.
  2. Julienne the carrots into fine strips.
  3. Slice green onions and cube avocado if using.
  4. Drain and press tofu to remove excess moisture, then bake at 400°F for 25 minutes or pan-fry.
  5. Combine vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, Sriracha, chili oil, and soy sauce in a bowl and whisk until smooth.
  6. Layer salad ingredients in a jar: start with cucumbers, followed by green onions, tofu, edamame, and carrots. Reserve avocado for the top layer.
  7. Spoon dressing over the layered salad, ensuring even coverage.
  8. Seal the jar and refrigerate for up to 2 days, shaking before serving to mix the dressing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 10gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 6gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, store the salad in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days. Adjust spice levels in the dressing to your taste, and feel free to add quick-pickled veggies for extra zing.

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