Dumpling Salad
If you love dumplings (who doesn’t?), but also want to add more veggies to your meals, this dumpling salad is the perfect solution. It’s quick, easy, and packed with flavor—an ideal lunch or dinner that comes together in just 15 minutes.
Servings: 1
Ingredients
Dumplings:
- 12 frozen dumplings any variety
- 1-2 tbsp oil for sautéing
Veggie Base:
- Arugula or mixed greens
- Cherry tomatoes halved
Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tsp sriracha
- Pickled ginger to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Dumplings: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add frozen dumplings in a single layer and cook for 2-3 minutes until the bottoms are golden brown. Add a splash of water, cover, and let steam for another 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Prepare the Salad: While the dumplings cook, toss the arugula and cherry tomatoes in a large bowl.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, sriracha, and pickled ginger.
- Assemble the Salad: Once dumplings are cooked, place them on top of the salad. Drizzle with the sauce and toss gently to combine.
- Serve & Enjoy! Enjoy immediately while the dumplings are warm, or let them cool slightly for a refreshing, room-temperature salad.
Notes
You can also marinate the halved cherry tomatoes in the sauce mixture while you prep the dumplings and other ingredients - they soak up and compliment the flavors of the super well!
