Description
Upgrade your frozen dumplings with this delicious potsticker salad filled with umami flavor, juicy tomatoes, and crisp cucumbers. A refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
Gyoza Dumplings:
- 1 lb frozen gyoza dumplings (vegan)
Salad:
- 1 lb mixed heirloom tomatoes (various colors)
- 1 English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers
- 5 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 red chili pepper (optional for heat)
- 1/2 cup basil leaves
Dressing:
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium Tamari
- 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2–3 tsp maple syrup
Garnish:
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried onions
Optional Add-Ins:
- thinly sliced cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, edamame
Instructions
- Steam the Dumplings: Cook gyoza dumplings according to package instructions. Transfer to a large bowl with a teaspoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking (or use a splash of water).
- Prepare Dressing: Combine Tamari, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Pour over dumplings and toss to coat.
- Assemble Salad: Cut tomatoes into wedges, slice cucumbers and scallions. Add to the bowl with dumplings, along with chili pepper. Mix gently.
- Finish and Serve: Tear basil leaves over the top, sprinkle with sesame seeds or crispy onions. Serve at room temperature, adding optional veggies and garlic chili sauce as desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the salad with additional vegetables.
- Adjust the heat level by adding more or less chili pepper or garlic chili sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 972mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 5mg