Description

Viral Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad is the ultimate crunchy-meets-creamy obsession. Thin-sliced cucumbers are tossed in a rich, spicy-sweet dressing made with vegan cream cheese, mayo, soy sauce, and Sriracha, then finished with sesame seeds and chili flakes. It’s fresh, bold, protein-packed, and ready in minutes—perfect for lunch, meal prep, or a flavorful side dish.

Ingredients

Scale

3 English cucumbers (or 5–6 Persian cucumbers), thinly sliced
½ small red onion or 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
1 cup crispy baked tofu, cubed
1 cup shelled edamame
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 avocado, cubed (add last)

Creamy Dressing:

4 oz vegan cream cheese, softened
¼ cup vegan mayonnaise
1–2 tablespoons Sriracha (to taste)
1 teaspoon chili-crisp oil (optional but recommended)
1–2 tablespoons soy sauce

Toppings:

1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Crushed nori flakes (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

Prep the vegetables and protein.
Thinly slice cucumbers and onions. Julienne the carrot. Cube the avocado and set aside. Bake or pan-crisp tofu if not already prepared.
Make the dressing.
In a small bowl, whisk vegan cream cheese, mayo, Sriracha, chili oil, and soy sauce until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Assemble.
In a large bowl (or jar for meal prep), layer cucumbers, carrot, edamame, onion, and tofu. Spoon dressing on top.
Add avocado and toppings.
Gently fold in avocado. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, nori flakes, and red pepper flakes.
Chill and serve.
Refrigerate 15–30 minutes for best flavor. Toss or shake before serving.

Notes

For extra crunch, lightly salt cucumbers and let sit 10 minutes, then pat dry before mixing.
Add avocado just before serving if meal prepping to prevent browning.
Swap tofu with grilled chicken, shrimp, or tempeh.
Dressing can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the fridge.
Best enjoyed within 24–48 hours for maximum freshness.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes (if crisping tofu)
Category: Salad
Method: No-Cook / Mixing
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 280 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 520 mg
Fat: 21 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 9 mg
Cholesterol: 0 mg