High-Protein Dumpling Salad is a delicious meal. It is prepared in twenty-five minutes, so we can prepare it quickly for lunch or dinner. This Dumpling Salad has 12 g of protein in one serving. It contains chicken & vegetable potstickers, garlic, olive oil, shallot slices, lime juice, seasoning, cabbage slices, herbs, ginger, honey, tomatoes, & soy sauce. These are simple items that we can easily find in stores. These items have no dairy in them, so it is good for a dairy-free diet. This salad stores easily, so it is good for meal prep purposes. Serve this High-Protein Dumpling Salad with Asian slaw, quinoa, or brown rice.
STATS:
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Required Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 2 cups
- Cook time: 10 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Big skillet
- Big mixing vessel
- Small vessel
- Whisk
- Cutting board
- Grater
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Tongs or spatula
- Serving bowls
INGREDIENTS:
- 16 frozen chicken-and-vegetable potstickers
- Two tbsp. olive oil
- 2 tbsp. lime juice + lime wedges
- 2 tsp. Sriracha
- Two tsp. grated fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp. lower-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp. honey
- 3 medium tomatoes
- 3 cups green cabbage
- 1 tbsp. garlic
- One cup basil leaves
- Two small shallots
- 2 tsp. chili crisp
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN-AND-VEGETABLE POTSTICKERS:
- Include the frozen potstickers to add protein & savory taste to the salad. Cook them as it is mentioned on the pack as chicken is cooked and develop a soft texture.
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to make the foundation of the dressing, and it also provides a smooth texture. We have to measure the oil with care to balance the tangy taste of lemon juice, and it doesn’t make the salad oily.
LIME JUICE:
- Add the fresh lime juice to include the citrus & bright taste in the dressing. We have to utilize the freshly squeezed juice to add a strong aroma & flavor to the salad.
GARLIC:
- Include the garlic to add a strong & savory flavor in dressing. We have to grate the garlic fresh so it blends equally with other items and distributes the taste in the salad.
LOWER-SODIUM SOY SAUCE:
- Add the soy sauce to add the umami & salty flavor in the salad. We have to utilize the low sodium containing soy sauce so it will not make the dressing much salty.
SRIRACHA:
- Add the Sriracha to include the spicy and light tang taste in the salad dressing. We have to adjust the quantity according to our taste.
FRESH GINGER:
- Add grated fresh ginger to provide a warm, zesty flavor that complements the garlic and lime. Fresh ginger works best because it gives the dressing a brighter and more aromatic taste.
HONEY:
- Add the honey to balance the sharp taste of lime juice and the spiciness of Sriracha. We have to mix properly in the dressing to distribute it evenly.
GREEN CABBAGE:
- Add the thin slices of green cabbage to add crunchiness & fresh flavor. Prepare the equal slices so it coats easily.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- We have to cook the frozen potstickers as directed on the pack till the chicken filling is properly cooked.
- Include the garlic, soy sauce, olive oil, Sriracha, ginger, lime juice, & honey in the small vessel and whisk to combine.
- Put the cabbage slices, basil leaves, shallots slices, and tomato slices in the big mixing vessel and mix softly to distribute the herbs & vegetables equally.
- Add the dressing evenly on vegetables & stir to cover the salad.
- Add the cooked potstickers to the salad & mix gently.
- Include the extra basil & chili crisp & serve salad with lime slices.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
FRESH SALADS:
- Cucumber Salad
- Asian Slaw
- Sesame Cucumber Salad
- Carrot and Cabbage Salad
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Steamed Broccoli
- Roasted Green Beans
- Garlic Bok Choy
- Stir-Fried Snow Peas
RICE AND GRAINS:
- Steamed Brown Rice
- Jasmine Rice
- Quinoa
- Vegetable Fried Rice
DIPPING SAUCES:
- Sweet Chili Sauce
- Ginger Soy Sauce
- Sesame-Lime Dressing
- Spicy Peanut Sauce
REFRESHING DRINKS:
- Iced Green Tea
- Lime-Infused Water
- Lemon Water
- Unsweetened Iced Tea
TIPS:
- We have to cook the dumpling as it is mentioned on the pack till the chicken filling cooks properly.
- Add the dressing just before serving so it doesn’t become soggy.
- Decrease the Sriracha or exclude the chili crisp to decrease the spiciness in the salad.
- Include some additional cooked chicken or edamame to add more protein in the salad.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Add the remaining salad to the vessel and store for one to two days.
FREEZER:
- Avoid freezing the as the salad as it will lead to ruin the texture.
FAQs:
Is this dumpling salad high in protein?
- Yes, this dumpling salad has high protein content because these potstickers have the chicken filling in them.
Will I utilize any other filling variety?
- Yes, we utilize chicken, shrimp, turkey, or vegan potstickers to make this soup as required.
How would we add less spice to the salad?
- Yes, decrease the Sriracha and omit the optional chili crisp. You should include the additional honey or lime juice to balance the dressing.
Will I prepare the salad in advance?
- Yes, make the slices and make the dressing before time and put them in different boxes and combine when required.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 390 kcal
Serving: 1
Net carbs: 36 g
Iron: 2 mg
Total carbs: 42 g
Serving size: 2 cups
Vitamin A: 90 mcg RAE
Fiber: 6 g
Calcium: 75 mg
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 650 mg
Potassium: 520 mg
