Upgrade your frozen dumplings any day of the week with this incredibly delicious dumpling / potsticker salad brimming with umami flavor and freshness from juicy tomatoes and crisp refreshing cucumbers.
Steam the potstickers / dumplings according with the package instructions. Transfer to a large bowl with a teaspoon of sesame oil to prevent sticking. (Alternatively omit the oil and use a splash of water instead).
1 lb frozen gyoza dumplings
Combine the dressing and pour it over the dumplings. Carefully give them a toss to coat.
Cut the tomatoes into wedges and thinly slice the cucumber and scallions. Add them to the bowl with the dumplings together with the chili pepper and combine.
1 lb heirloom tomatoes, 1 English cucumber, 5 scallions, 1 red chili pepper
Tear the basil leaves over the top and sprinkle with the sesame seeds or crispy onions. Serve at room temperature.
1/2 cup basil leaves, 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds for garnish
Optional to add in more veggies to your liking and serve with garlic chili sauce for extra kick.
Garlic chili sauce, Optional Add Ins: thinly sliced cabbage
Pan Fry Method
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat and add enough vegetable oil to coat the bottom. Spread the dumplings in the pan and cook them for about 5 minutes until heated through.