Creamy Asian Cucumber Bowl (Printable)

Fresh cucumbers and vibrant vegetables tossed in a creamy Asian-inspired dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 medium cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 small carrot, julienned
03 - 1/2 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
05 - 1/2 cup cooked and shelled edamame beans
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

→ Creamy Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt or vegan yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce or tamari
11 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
13 - 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili sauce, optional

→ Garnish

16 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
17 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts or cashews, optional
18 - Lime wedges, for serving

# How to Make:

01 - In a large bowl, toss together cucumbers, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, edamame, and cilantro until evenly distributed.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha until smooth and creamy.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and gently fold to coat all ingredients evenly.
04 - Divide the salad between two bowls, top with sesame seeds and nuts, and serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The dressing strikes that perfect balance between creamy and tangy, clinging to every crisp vegetable
  • You can have it on the table in fifteen minutes flat, no cooking required
  • It keeps beautifully for lunch the next day, unlike most salads that turn soggy
02 -
  • Cucumbers release water as they sit, so if you're making this ahead, salt them first and let them drain for twenty minutes
  • The dressing thickens up in the refrigerator, just whisk in a teaspoon of water to loosen it before using
03 -
  • Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before serving, the vegetables soften slightly and absorb more flavor
  • Double the dressing and keep it in a jar in the fridge, it lasts for a week and instantly upgrades any simple salad

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