Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Bowl (Printable version)

Crisp cucumbers and vibrant vegetables in a rich, tangy sesame cream dressing. Ready in just 15 minutes.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large English cucumbers, thinly sliced
02 - 1 medium carrot, julienned
03 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
05 - 2 scallions, thinly sliced
06 - 1 cup shredded red cabbage

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
08 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt
09 - 2 teaspoons soy sauce
10 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
12 - 1 teaspoon honey
13 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
14 - 1 clove garlic, minced
15 - 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
16 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

17 - 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, combine the cucumbers, carrot, bell pepper, radishes, scallions, and red cabbage.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and sriracha (if using) until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Pour the dressing over the vegetables and toss gently to coat evenly.
04 - Divide the salad into serving bowls.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped fresh cilantro just before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • No cooking required means your kitchen stays cool even on the hottest days
  • The creamy dressing comes together in seconds with pantry staples you probably already have
  • Perfect for meal prep and actually tastes better after the flavors mingle for a few hours
02 -
  • This salad is best eaten within a few hours of dressing because the cucumbers will start to release water and make everything slightly soggy
  • If you want to meal prep this, keep the dressing separate and toss it with the vegetables right before serving
  • The dressing needs at least fifteen minutes in the refrigerator for the garlic and ginger flavors to properly meld
03 -
  • Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and golden brown
  • Grating the ginger on a microplane ensures it melts into the dressing without any fibrous bits

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