Description
Viral Dumpling Salad is a fresh and flavorful dish that pairs juicy dumplings with a vibrant mix of crunchy vegetables, herbs, and a tangy-spicy dressing. It’s a fun, easy twist on dumplings that has taken social media by storm.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 frozen or fresh dumplings (pork, chicken, or veggie)
- 1 cup shredded cabbage
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced cucumber
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon chili crisp or chili oil
- 1/2 teaspoon honey (optional)
Instructions
- Cook dumplings according to package instructions (boil, steam, or pan-fry).
- While dumplings cook, prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine cabbage, carrot, cucumber, cilantro, and green onion.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chili crisp, and honey (if using).
- Add cooked dumplings to the salad bowl. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle with sesame seeds and serve immediately, warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Top with crushed peanuts or cashews for extra crunch.
- You can use any type of dumpling — veggie, chicken, pork, or shrimp.
- Adjust chili oil to your preferred spice level.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: dumpling salad, viral recipe, chili crisp, easy dinner, Asian fusion