Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad Bowl (Printable Version)
A refreshing and vibrant salad featuring crisp cucumbers, colorful vegetables, and a creamy sesame dressing, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
# What You Need:
→ 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Combine the cucumbers, carrot, bell pepper, radishes, scallions, and red cabbage in a large bowl.
02 - 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 individual serving bowls.
05 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The creamy sesame dressing hits that perfect spot between rich and refreshing, making it ideal for hot weather when you want something substantial but not heavy
- It comes together in literally fifteen minutes but looks like you put way more thought into it, making it my secret weapon for unexpected guests
02 -
- Salt your cucumbers for 15 minutes before dressing if you want them extra crisp, just pat them dry first
- The dressing tastes better after sitting for 30 minutes, so make it first if you have time
03 -
- Toast your sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium heat until fragrant and golden, watching carefully as they burn fast
- Use a vegetable peeler to create ribbon-like cucumber slices instead of rounds for an elegant presentation