Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Looking for a quick, bold, and refreshing dish you don’t have to cook? This Tofu Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad is the best no-cook recipe to make right now. With extra-firm tofu, crisp cucumber, and spicy chili crunch, it’s light, protein-packed, naturally gluten-free, and ready in minutes. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want something crave-worthy without turning on the stove.
In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to make it — and answer some of your top cooking questions along the way.
Ingredients:
450g extra super firm tofu, cubed
1 large English cucumber, cubed
2 tbsp spicy chili crunch (Lao Gan Ma brand used)
Optional garnish: fresh mint, Thai basil, crispy onions
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Looking for a quick, bold, and refreshing dish you don’t have to cook? This Tofu Cucumber Chili Crunch Salad is the best no-cook recipe to make right now. With extra-firm tofu, crisp cucumber, and spicy chili crunch, it’s light, protein-packed, naturally gluten-free, and ready in minutes. Perfect for potlucks, weeknight dinners, or anytime you want something crave-worthy without turning on the stove.
In this episode, I’ll show you exactly how to make it — and answer some of your top cooking questions along the way.
Ingredients:
450g extra super firm tofu, cubed
1 large English cucumber, cubed
2 tbsp spicy chili crunch (Lao Gan Ma brand used)
Optional garnish: fresh mint, Thai basil, crispy onions
dereksarno.com/. sign up for the coming soon newsletter.
referenced in video:
youtu.be/eSI67rkj3ys?si=t_rVQ-gp2UsAgm8Q
youtube.com/@UCsIwDbpDEHuRBP1-q_Pa6XQ
youtube.com/@UCmWYSnmBLj1_jqWy9rBbgXw
