Easy Creamy Asian Cucumber Salad

This creamy Asian cucumber salad is incredibly crunchy and ready in just 10 minutes. It makes a great side dish or a light snack all year long.

Creamy Asian cucumber salad

This creamy Asian cucumber salad is one of those recipes you’ll make again and again. It’s refreshing, quick, and versatile. I like to add extra vegetables or protein for texture to turn this simple cucumber salad into something a little more exciting while still keeping it light.

The base of the dressing is a mix of mayo and Greek yogurt with soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. Crispy chili oil adds a little heat while a touch of brown sugar balances the flavors. The result is creamy, bright, and just a little spicy.

Watch the recipe video

Let me guide you through this recipe with my step-by-step video.

Recipe tip

For an even coating, toss the salad well.

Variations

• If you like more heat, add extra crispy chili oil.
• Add extra vegetables like edamame.
• If you want to turn it into a light meal, add protein such as seared chicken, shrimp, or tofu.
• For extra crunch, I like to add chopped toasted peanuts.

Ingredients

This salad comes together with simple ingredients you might already have in your kitchen.

I start with thinly sliced cucumbers. Then I add chopped avocado, scallions and grated carrot for texture and color.

For the dressing I combine low-sodium soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar. To make it creamy, I mix Greek yogurt with mayonnaise. This combination keeps the dressing rich but still fresh.

Crispy chili oil brings a little heat and depth. A pinch of brown sugar balances everything nicely. The salad is finished with sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.

Serving tips

This cucumber salad pairs beautifully with dishes like:
Sriracha meatballs
Fried rice
Teriyaki chicken
Tuna bowls
Spicy pork and eggplant rice bowls

If you love cucumber salads, you can also try my Soy sauce Asian cucumber salad next.

Storing

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day. The cucumbers release some water as they sit, but the salad is still delicious the next day and makes a great quick lunch.