This Pot Sticker Salad Recipe is loaded with fresh vegetables like carrots, cabbage, and cucumbers with an easy sesame lime dressing. This salad is big on flavor, and can be made in about 15 minutes for the perfect lunch or light dinner. This can be made vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free depending on what kind of dumplings or gyoza you use.
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I love a big hearty satisfying salad for lunch – and this pot sticker salad hits all the marks! It’s loaded with fresh crunchy vegetables, drizzled with a bright and fresh homemade dressing, and topped with steamed pot stickers for the perfect trifecta. This is a great recipe for frozen gyoza you may have in your freezer – just cook to package instructions (I opted to steam mine instead of frying), make the quick 5 minute dressing while the dumplings cook, and top with your favorite salad vegetables. An easy and healthy meal is ready in no time!
This Pot Sticker Salad Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Fresh
- Crunchy
- Satisfying
- Versatile
- Loaded with Flavor
- Can Easily be Vegan, Vegetarian, or Gluten Free depending on the dumplings you use.
 Frozen Pot Sticker Recipes For the Win!
I used frozen pot stickers for this recipe instead of fresh. By using freezer ingredients, I can stock up when they are on sale, and use them in all kinds of great dishes. It saves me a trip to the store, and I can add amazing veggies right into the recipe. Frozen foods like these dumplings are a healthy and inexpensive addition to lots of meals. Check out all my recipes that use Freezer Ingredients on The Herbeevore – great for those nights when you want dinner ready fast! And check out my Top 125 Plant-Based Pantry Staples for long-lasting staples that I always keep on hand.
What’s In This Potsticker Salad Recipe?
- Pot Stickers – I use a frozen vegan vegetable dumpling from Trader Joe’s (they’re gyoza are amazing)! You could also use leftover cooked pot sticker gyoza from a restaurant or dumpling house.
- Fresh vegetables – I added carrots, cucumber, and red cabbage to mine.
- Rice vinegar: I love rice vinegar, I always keep this seasoned vinegar stocked in my pantry!
- Light Sesame Oil: The sesame oil gives the perfect sweet flavor to the sauce of this dish. I like Light sesame oil for this dressing as it has a more subtle flavor than toasted sesame oil.
- Lime Juice: If you don’t have fresh limes, this bottled lime juice is actually a fantastic substitute. I always keep some in the pantry – it’s great for sauces, dips, or even for cocktails!
- Tamari: tamari is a gluten-free version of soy sauce. Tamari has a bright salty flavor, and adds a really nice depth of umami to this dish. If I am cooking for a crowd, I always use this tamari in my recipes just in case anyone at the table has a gluten allergy, so everyone can enjoy this meal.
- Agave Syrup: I really like using this raw organic agave syrup because it’s a natural and sustainable sweetener, plus it is ridiculously inexpensive online so I always keep a few of these bottles in my pantry.
- Sesame Seeds – I love adding a handful of these sesame seeds to finish off this salad recipe! These seeds add a nice crunch and texture to the salad.
Easy Weeknight Salad Dinner Recipes
This gyoza salad is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in under 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Or for a quick lunch when you have a few minutes to spare. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make Pot Sticker Dumpling Salad?
- Prepare pot stickers according to package instructions. I steamed mine, but you can steam or fry yours.
- In a bowl, add your salad greens, cucumber, cabbage, and carrot. Add pot sticker dumplings on top.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a small mason jar or air tight container. Shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with additional sesame seeds for garnish. Enjoy!
A Light And Filling Lunch Idea
This pot sticker salad is a healthy and satisfying meal for you or your family. It’s a great way to use leftover dumplings, and also get those vegetables in! This recipe is loaded with plant based fiber to keep you full and satisfied.
Other Healthy Filling Salad Recipes You’ll Love!
Lemon and Herb Pasta Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Avocado Lime Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Bruschetta Quinoa Salad Recipe (Vegan, Gluten Free)
Dietary Modifications
- To make this recipe vegan or vegetarian, make sure you use a vegan or vegetarian potsticker.
- For a gluten free version, ensure your pot stickers are certified gluten free!
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Pot Sticker Salad (V, GF)
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 4 to 5 pot stickers
- 1 cup salad greens
- 1/2 cup cucumber diced
- 1/2 cup red cabbage
- 1 carrot sliced into matchsticks
- 1 green onions sliced
For the Sesame Lime Dressing
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon agave nectar
- 1 teaspoon light sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon tamari
- 1/2 lime juiced
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds plus more for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare pot stickers according to package instructions. I steamed mine, but you can steam or fry yours.
- In a bowl, add your salad greens, cucumber, cabbage, and carrot. Add pot sticker dumplings on top.
- Add all dressing ingredients to a small mason jar or air tight container. Shake well to combine. Pour the dressing over the salad and top with additional sesame seeds and the green onion for garnish. Enjoy!
Notes
To make this recipe vegan or vegetarian, make sure you use a vegan or vegetarian potsticker.
For a gluten free version, ensure your pot stickers are certified gluten free!
Nutrition
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