Creamy Asian Cucumber Bowl (Printer-friendly)
Crisp cucumbers and fresh vegetables tossed in creamy Asian dressing for a refreshing, satisfying bowl.
# What You Need:
→ 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 It:
01 - In a large bowl, combine cucumbers, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, edamame, and cilantro.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together 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 toss to coat evenly.
04 - Divide the salad between two serving bowls.
05 - Sprinkle each bowl with sesame seeds and nuts. Serve with lime wedges on the side.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The creamy dressing strikes this perfect balance between tangy and savory, making vegetables feel like an indulgence instead of an obligation
- It comes together in fifteen minutes flat, which has saved me on countless weeknights when cooking feels impossible
02 -
- The longer this sits, the more the cucumbers will release water and thin out the dressing, so toss it right before serving for the best texture
- Grating the ginger instead of mincing it completely changes the dish, distributing the flavor evenly without those intense spicy chunks
03 -
- If your cucumbers have thick skin or large seeds, peel them and scoop out the seeds before slicing for a more delicate texture
- Let the dressed salad sit for five minutes before eating, this brief marinating time lets the flavors meld beautifully