Easy Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad with Crispy Tofu
A refreshing salad featuring crisp cucumbers, golden crispy tofu, and a creamy sesame dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 Cucumbers
- 1 Firm Tofu
- 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
- 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Sugar
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds
- 2 Green Onions (sliced)
Instructions
- Slice the cucumbers and place them in a bowl.
- Mix together the sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Toss the cucumber slices with the dressing and let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
- Prepare the tofu by pressing it to remove excess moisture, then cut into cubes.
- Sauté the tofu cubes in a non-stick skillet until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the marinated cucumbers topped with crispy tofu, sesame seeds, and sliced green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, let the dressing sit overnight before using. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg