🥟 Crispy Dumpling Salad 🥗

 

Crispy dumplings meet a refreshing salad – crunchy, savory, and full of flavor. Perfect as a light meal, side dish, or even a fun party platter!

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🥟 Ingredients

For the Dumplings:

• 15–20 frozen or homemade dumplings (veggie, chicken, or your choice)

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for pan-frying)

For the Salad Base:

• 2 cups mixed lettuce or cabbage (shredded)

• 1 cup cucumber (thinly sliced)

• 1 carrot (julienned or shredded)

• ½ red bell pepper (thinly sliced)

• 2 spring onions (chopped)

• Fresh cilantro or mint leaves (a handful)

For the Dressing:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 2 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)

• 1 tbsp sesame oil

• 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

• 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to spice level)

• 1 tsp grated ginger

• 1 clove garlic (minced)

• Optional: 1 tsp peanut butter for creaminess

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🔥 Method

1. Cook Dumplings: Heat oil in a pan and fry dumplings until golden brown and crispy on both sides (about 5–6 min). Set aside.

2. Make Dressing: Whisk soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, chili flakes, ginger, and garlic until well combined.

3. Assemble Salad: In a large bowl, toss lettuce, cucumber, carrot, bell pepper, and spring onions with the dressing.

4. Add Dumplings: Place crispy dumplings on top of the salad.

5. Garnish: Sprinkle sesame seeds, extra herbs, or crushed peanuts. Serve immediately while dumplings are still crispy!

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🌱 Tips & Variations

• Use air fryer for a lighter version of crispy dumplings.

• Add avocado or edamame for extra creaminess & protein.

• Swap dumplings for crispy wontons if you prefer.