Asian Dumpling Salad

Packed with vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of textures, this Asian Dumpling Salad combines tender dumplings, crisp veggies, and a tangy ginger dressing for a fresh, irresistible twist on a classic comfort dish.

Why We Love This Recipe

Flavor: With a savory mix of tender dumplings, crisp veggies, and a punchy ginger dressing, this salad is bursting with a delicious blend of umami, sweetness, and tang.

Texture: From the chewy dumplings to the crunch of fresh greens and the snap of shredded cabbage, carrots, and cucumber, every bite of this salad is a satisfying contrast.

Customizable: Whether you prefer pork, chicken, or veggie dumplings, this salad is easy to customize to your tastes and can be enjoyed warm or chilled.

Ingredients

Ginger Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Salad

• 8 frozen dumplings
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• ½ English cucumber julienned
• ¼ cup cilantro
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds

Let’s Make Asian Dumpling Salad

Ginger Dressing

1. Mix ginger dressing ingredients and set aside.

Salad

1. Shred the cabbage and julienne cut the carrots and cucumber.
2. Toss the veggies in a bowl with the ginger dressing. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Place the frozen dumplings in the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add 2-3 tbsp water, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
4. Gently transfer the dumplings to a plate and let them cool for 5 minutes.
5. Add the dumplings to the top of the mixed salad.
6. Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

• Balance the Dressing: The key to a great Asian dumpling salad is a well-balanced dressing. Taste as you go to get the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy.
• Add Crunchy Elements: For added crunch, add colorful bell pepper strips and chopped peanuts.

Asian Dumpling Salad

Laura Franco

Packed with vibrant flavors and the perfect balance of textures, this Asian Dumpling Salad combines tender dumplings, crisp veggies, and a tangy ginger dressing for a fresh, irresistible twist on a classic comfort dish.

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 15 minutes mins

Course Salad

Cuisine America, Asian American

Servings 2

Ingredients

  

Ginger Dressing

• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
• ½ teaspoon fish sauce
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Salad

• 8 frozen dumplings
• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cups shredded red cabbage
• 1 cup julienned carrots
• ½ English cucumber julienned
• ¼ cup cilantro
• 3 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

 

Ginger Dressing

• Mix ginger dressing ingredients and set aside.

Salad

• Shred the cabbage and julienne cut the carrots and cucumber.
• Toss the veggies in a bowl with the ginger dressing. Transfer to a serving platter or bowl.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet. Place the frozen dumplings in the skillet and fry for 3-4 minutes. Add 2-3 tbsp water, cover and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Gently transfer the dumplings to a plate and let them cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the dumplings to the top of the mixed salad.
• Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

Krazy Kitchen Mom Tips

Balance the Dressing: The key to a great Asian dumpling salad is a well-balanced dressing. Taste as you go to get the right balance of salty, sweet, and tangy.

Add Crunchy Elements: For added crunch, add colorful bell pepper strips and chopped peanuts.

Keyword asian dumplings, dumplings, potstickers