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Dumpling Salad served in a bowl

Dumpling Salad

Berry Berry Life
Dumpling Salad – A refreshing, spicy twist on frozen dumplings tossed with crunchy veggies, bold flavors, and an addictive chili oil dressing. Ready in 20 minutes!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Assemble 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Asian, Fusion
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 15 Frozen Dumplings
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes quartered
  • 1 cup Carrots julienned
  • 1 cup Purple Cabbage thinly sliced
  • 1 cup Cucumbers batons
  • 1 Long Hot Red Pepper thinly sliced
  • 2 Scallions thinly sliced
  • 1 Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds

Salad Dressing

Instructions
 

  • Cut all the vegetables to desired shapes. Try to keep the shape and size similar.
  • In a bowl, combine minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, chili crisp/chili oil, soy sauce, and black vinegar. Whisk to combine, and set aside.
  • In a large frying pan over medium heat, heat 2 tbsp cooking oil. Place frozen dumplings flat-side down, and space them out evenly. Once crisp on the bottom, add 1/4 cup of water, and immediately close the lid to trap steam and allow the dumplings to steam until the water has evaporated, 4-5 minutes. Transfer the cooked dumplings to a bowl, and set aside.
  • To a large salad bowl, add the cooked dumplings, along with all of the vegetables. Drizzle with our homemade salad dressing, and finish with toasted sesame seeds.
  • Gently toss all ingredients to combine and coat evenly. Be careful to avoid puncturing or breaking any of the dumplings.
  • Garnish with more fresh cilantro/thai basil/mint, and toasted sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Thaw dumplings slightly if pan-frying for crispier texture.
  • Cool before mixing – Let dumplings cool a bit so they don’t wilt the veggies.
  • Minced garlic is raw – If you prefer milder garlic, sauté it briefly in oil.
  • Great for meal prep – Keep dressing separate and mix just before eating.
  • Control the heat – Start with 1 tsp chili oil and increase to taste.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 280kcal
Keyword Appetizer, Cabbage, Dumplings, Easy, Quick, Viral Salad
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