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Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Bowl

Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Bowl That's Refreshingly Easy

This Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Bowl is a fresh, no-cook recipe that combines vibrant textures and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 2 bowls
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 unit Cucumber can substitute zucchini
  • 200 grams Tofu cubed; can substitute with grilled chicken or tempeh
  • 100 grams Edamame or substitute with chickpeas
  • 1 medium Carrot grated; can use bell peppers or radishes
  • 2 stalks Spring Onion sliced; can use chives or shallots
For the Dressing
  • 100 grams Vegan Cream Cheese or use traditional cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Mayo or substitute with regular mayo
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha or any hot sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Crisp Oil or omit or use sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce or use tamari for gluten-free option
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds or omit if preferred
  • Nori Flakes optional; can cut dried seaweed sheets into strips

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Sharp Knife
  • Whisk
  • jar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thinly slice the cucumber into rounds or half-moons.
  2. Slice the spring onions, grate the carrot, and cube the tofu.
  3. Layer the cucumber, tofu, edamame, grated carrot, and spring onion in a jar or mixing bowl.
Dressing
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, Sriracha, chili crisp oil, and soy sauce. Blend until smooth.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Final Assembly
  1. Spoon the dressing over the layered ingredients in the jar.
  2. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori flakes.
  3. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Serving
  1. Shake the jar to distribute the dressing and serve directly from the jar or in a bowl.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed fresh, but the flavors meld beautifully after chilling, making it a great meal prep option.

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