20-Minute Dumpling Salad with Soy Dressing You’ll Crave
A flavorful fusion salad featuring crispy pan-fried dumplings on a bed of fresh greens with a zesty soy dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2–3 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 frozen dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 4 cups fresh arugula or mixed greens
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- For the Soy Dressing:
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp chili crisp or chili flakes (optional)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger
Instructions
- Pan-fry dumplings in a little oil over medium heat until crispy and golden, flipping halfway.
- In a jar, mix soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, honey, garlic, ginger, and chili crisp.
- Lay out arugula or greens on a platter. Add cherry tomatoes and green onions.
- Place crispy dumplings on top of the greens.
- Drizzle with the soy dressing and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use any type of dumplings you prefer—pork, chicken, or vegetarian.
- Adjust chili crisp to taste for more or less heat.
- For a quicker option, use pre-made dumplings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg