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Crispy Dumpling Salad: Quick 15-Minute Dinner with Big Flavor

Lina Vexley
This crispy dumpling salad is a fast, flavor-packed dish made with pan-fried dumplings, crunchy veggies, and a bold sesame-soy dressing. Ready in 15 minutes!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Course Salads
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 360 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing:

  • ¼ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
  • 3 Tablespoons Rice Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil
  • 2 Cloves Garlic mashed
  • 2 Teaspoons Freshly Grated Ginger or 1 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon Coconut Sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Crisp or Salsa Macha
  • 2 Green Onions finely chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons Cilantro finely chopped
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For the Salad:

  • 3 Cups Napa Cabbage finely chopped
  • 2 Persian Cucumbers finely diced
  • ¼ Cup Purple Onion finely sliced
  • 2 Green Onions finely sliced
  • ¼ Cup Cilantro chopped
  • ¾ Cup Baby Tomatoes halved
  • ⅓ Cup Roasted Peanuts chopped
  • 16 Frozen Dumplings

Instructions
 

  • Pan-fry frozen dumplings according to package instructions until crispy. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, whisk together all dressing ingredients until combined. Add water to thin if needed.
  • In a large salad bowl, add chopped napa cabbage, cucumbers, onion, tomatoes, and cilantro.
  • Add crispy dumplings on top of the salad.
  • Drizzle dressing over the salad and dumplings. Toss gently to coat.
  • Top with chopped roasted peanuts, serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, serve dumplings immediately after crisping.
Use air-fried dumplings as a healthier alternative.
Keep salad and dressing separate if making ahead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 30gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 780mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
Keyword crispy dumpling salad, dumpling salad, frozen dumpling salad
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