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Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad

Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad that's Crunchy and Customizable

This Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad is vibrant, nutritious, and customizable, featuring fresh cucumbers and herbs that bring the essence of Asian cuisine to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 2 pieces Cucumbers Thinly sliced
  • 1-2 pieces Carrots Julienne
  • 1 cup Edamame
  • 8 oz Tofu Cubed, can substitute with shrimp or chicken
  • 1/2 pieces Avocado Layer on top
For the Dressing
  • 4 oz Vegan Cream Cheese Regular cream cheese for non-vegans
  • 2 tablespoons Vegan Mayo Regular mayo as a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Adjust for desired spice
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Sprinkle for added crunch
  • Nori Optional

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Jar or serving bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Wash and thinly slice cucumbers and julienne the carrots. Set vegetables aside in a large mixing bowl.
  2. If using tofu, cut into cubes and bake or pan-crisp until golden. For shrimp or chicken, sauté until fully cooked and set aside.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together vegan cream cheese, vegan mayo, Sriracha, chili oil, and soy sauce until smooth.
  4. Layer the salad in a jar or bowl starting with cucumbers, then tofu, edamame, carrots, and avocado on top.
  5. Spoon dressing over the layered ingredients, sprinkle with sesame seeds and nori.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
  7. Shake the jar or toss in a bowl before serving to mix ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust dressing according to taste and enjoy over rice or in lettuce wraps.

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