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Viral Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad

Viral Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad – Your New Favorite Crunch!

Discover the Viral Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad, a quick and refreshing vegan dish bursting with flavor.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 4 salads
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 medium Cucumbers English cucumbers are great for fewer seeds.
  • 2 medium Carrots Add sweetness and crunch; substitute with bell peppers for extra color.
  • 1 cup Edamame Frozen and shelled edamame can be used directly.
  • 1 cup Tofu Can swap for shrimp or grilled chicken if not vegan.
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Vegan Cream Cheese Regular cream cheese can be used for a non-vegan version.
  • 1/2 cup Vegan Mayo Feel free to use regular mayo for non-vegan.
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust per your heat preference.
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Oil Optional.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Consider using tamari for gluten-free.
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Perfect as an optional garnish.
  • 1 sheet Nori Optional; crush it for garnish use.

Equipment

  • mandoline
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Jar or serving bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash your cucumbers, carrots, and onions thoroughly. For the cucumbers, slice them thinly using a mandoline. Julienne the carrots into thin strips, and slice the onions as finely as possible. If using tofu, cube it and pan-crisp in oil over medium heat for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, Sriracha, chili oil, and soy sauce. Whisk together for 2-3 minutes until completely smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  3. Layer your salad ingredients starting with sliced cucumbers, adding julienned carrots, edamame, sliced onions, tofu if prepared, and finish with avocado slices.
  4. Spoon the dressing over the salad ingredients, sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori if using.
  5. Seal your jar tightly if not serving immediately; let it chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  6. Before serving, shake gently to blend the dressing or transfer to a bowl and toss thoroughly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1saladCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 450mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This salad can be enjoyed on its own, over rice, or in lettuce wraps. Keep it fresh and crunchy by storing dressing separately until ready to serve.

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