Healthy Recipes Healthy Ingredient Recipes Healthy Tofu Recipes Tofu Cucumber Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing 5.0 (1) 1 Review Making tofu tastier can be as simple as tossing it in a knockout sauce like this Sichuan-inspired peanut dressing. To make this cucumber salad recipe a meal, add rice noodles and double the dressing. Serve with an extra drizzle of sesame oil and sliced scallions. By Bruce Aidells Bruce Aidells Facebook Website With 40 years of teaching, writing, and producing award winning recipes and sausages, Bruce Aidells is an American expert on sausage. In addition, his knowledge of American regional cooking has led him to write hundreds of published recipes that showcase the bounty of American ethnic and regional cooking, as well as grilling and charcuterie. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on June 19, 2020 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Prep Time: 25 mins Additional Time: 30 mins Total Time: 55 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings Nutrition Profile: Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Vegan Vegetarian Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients Spicy Peanut Dressing 1 ½ tablespoons natural peanut butter 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce 1 tablespoon rice vinegar 1 ½ teaspoons toasted (dark) sesame oil 1 teaspoon black bean-garlic sauce 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger ½ teaspoon chile-garlic sauce or Sriracha, or to taste ½ teaspoon sugar ¼ teaspoon finely chopped garlic ¼ teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns Salad 8 ounces extra-firm water-packed tofu, drained and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 large English cucumber, quartered and sliced 3/4 inch thick 1 cup coarsely chopped cilantro, divided ¼ cup chopped salted roasted peanuts ¼ cup thinly sliced scallion greens Directions To prepare dressing: Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, black bean-garlic sauce, ginger, chile-garlic sauce (or Sriracha), sugar, garlic and ground peppercorns in a medium bowl; whisk until well combined. To prepare salad: Combine tofu, cucumber and 3/4 cup cilantro in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the dressing; toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. To serve, transfer salad to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining dressing. Top with peanuts, scallions and the remaining cilantro. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate peanut dressing (Step 1) for up to 1 week; bring to room temperature and whisk before serving. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 167 Calories 12g Fat 7g Carbs 10g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 167 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 3g Added Sugars 1g 2% Protein 10g 20% Total Fat 12g 15% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Vitamin A 484IU 10% Vitamin C 7mg 8% Folate 19mcg 5% Sodium 316mg 14% Calcium 188mg 14% Iron 2mg 11% Magnesium 38mg 9% Potassium 278mg 6% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved