Description

A vibrant and crunchy Potsticker Salad featuring pan-fried chicken gyoza, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful Asian-inspired dressing. This quick and easy salad combines crispy potstickers with a refreshing mix of cole slaw, cucumbers, avocado, red onion, and toasted almonds, all brought together with a tangy sesame-ginger dressing and garnished with furikake seasoning for an extra burst of umami.

Ingredients

Salad

1 (16-ounce) package frozen chicken gyoza
1 (14-ounce) package cole slaw
4 mini cucumbers, diced
1 large avocado, diced
½ small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 cup lightly-packed chopped cilantro
½ cup toasted sliced almonds, plus extra for garnish
furikake seasoning, for garnish

Dressing

¼ cup avocado oil (or any other neutral oil)
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 large garlic clove, pressed or minced
Pinch of sea salt
Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Mix the dressing: Combine all dressing ingredients — avocado oil, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, ground ginger, pressed garlic, sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper — in a mason jar. Cover tightly and shake vigorously for 20 seconds until the dressing is well emulsified and combined.
Cook the potstickers: Pan-fry the frozen chicken gyoza according to the package instructions until they are golden brown and crispy on the outside and cooked through on the inside. Typically, this involves frying in a lightly oiled skillet over medium heat, adding a bit of water, covering to steam, then uncovering to crisp.
Assemble the salad: In a large bowl, combine the cole slaw, diced cucumbers, diced avocado, thinly sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, and toasted sliced almonds. Place the cooked potstickers on top.
Add dressing and toss: Drizzle the prepared dressing evenly over the salad and gently toss the ingredients together to coat everything evenly without mashing the avocado or breaking the potstickers.
Serve: Transfer the salad to serving bowls or plates. Garnish with extra toasted almonds and a sprinkle of furikake seasoning for added crunch and umami flavor. Serve immediately while the potstickers are still warm and enjoy!

Notes

Ensure to follow the specific cooking instructions on the frozen gyoza package for best results.
Furikake seasoning adds a savory, seaweed-based flavor; it can be found in Asian grocery stores or online.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken gyoza with vegetable or mushroom-filled potstickers.
The dressing can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Adjust honey quantity in dressing to taste if a less sweet or sweeter flavor is desired.