Creamy Asian Cucumber Bowl (Print)

Crisp cucumbers and vibrant vegetables tossed in a tangy creamy Asian dressing with sesame and lime

# 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 edamame beans, cooked and shelled
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

→ Creamy Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
08 - 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
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

→ Garnish

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

# How To Make It:

01 - Combine cucumbers, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, edamame, and cilantro in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together Greek yogurt, mayonnaise, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha in a small bowl 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, then sprinkle each with sesame seeds and nuts. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The dressing hits every flavor note at once, creamy and tangy with this subtle hum of warmth from ginger and sesame.
  • You can prep everything in advance and keep the vegetables and dressing separate until youre ready to eat, making it perfect for lazy weekday lunches.
02 -
  • If you make this ahead, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the vegetables right before serving or the cucumbers will release too much water and get soggy.
  • The dressing tastes better after it sits for about 10 minutes, so make it first while you prep the vegetables.
03 -
  • Use a vegetable peeler to create pretty ribbons from the cucumber instead of slicing, it feels elegant and holds the dressing beautifully.
  • Let the salad sit for 5 minutes after tossing to let the flavors meld together before serving.

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