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This Potsticker salad is a gluten and soy-free take on the viral trend that’s going to be the ultimate crowd-pleaser! It’s made with gluten-free potstickers, romaine, cabbage, carrots, pickled onions, and an almond ginger dressing.

I tend to be the kind of recipe developer who doesn’t jump on every viral trend as I get burnt out on them pretty quickly. But every once in a while, a trend comes along that’s so good that I have to make my version to share on the blog. This Potsticker salad was so good that I had to share it here!

Why you’ll love this Potsticker salad

  • It tastes like takeout made at home. I know how hard it is to find options like this that are gluten and soy-free from restaurants, but this recipe will truly make you feel like you’re eating takeout.
  • It’s so simple to make. The salad and dressing come together quickly, and the dumplings are cooked frozen in the air fryer!
  • It’s veggie-packed!

The Ingredients

  • Gluten Free Potstickers. I first bought these a couple of months ago, and they’re so delicious! It took some trial and error to figure out how to cook them well, but this recipe includes the easiest method.
  • Romaine Lettuce, Cabbage, Carrots, Cucumber, and Green Onions. All these veggies make the bulk of the salad filling it with nutrients and flavor!
  • Pickled Onions. I love having my pickled onions on the salad as well!
  • Coconut Aminos, Olive Oil, Rice Vinegar, Ginger Paste, Almond Butter, Coconut Sugar, Garlic Powder, Salt, and Pepper. These ingredients make the dressing for the salad.

How to make gluten-free Potsticker salad

  • Step One. Cook the potstickers in the air fryer.
  • Step Two. Add the salad ingredients to a bowl and top with cooked potstickers.
  • Step Three. Make the dressing and pour over salad.
  • Step Four. Enjoy!

Tips & Tricks

  • Make sure you use parchment in your air fryer. The potstickers are more likely to stick without it.
  • Stick with the air fryer method for the potstickers if you can! If you don’t have an air fryer, you could cook them according to package instructions, but I find that the air fryer method is the best way to get them crispy without any sticking!
  • Mix up the dressing. If you have a dressing that you prefer to make with Asian-inspired salads, feel free to swap it. This salad is pretty flexible to different flavors.

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?

This recipe is best assembled fresh. Here are my recommendations for prepping it ahead of time…

  • Prep the vegetables & the dressing
  • Store the veggies and dressing separately in the fridge
  • Cook the dumplings when you’re ready to enjoy the salad
  • Assemble and serve!

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Potsticker Salad {gluten free}

  • Author: Michelle
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 3 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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Ingredients

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For the salad

For the dressing

  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp ginger paste (sub 1 thumb ginger, grated)
  • 2 tsp almond butter
  • 1 tsp coconut sugar
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Add a parchment liner to your air fryer and add the frozen potstickers in a single layer, lightly spraying with avocado oil. Set the air fryer to 400 F and cook for 12 minutes, shaking halfway through. Check the potstickers for doneness, and add 3-4 minutes to crisp the potstickers to your liking. Set aside when finished.
  2. Using a large bowl, add the lettuce, cabbage, carrots, pickled onion, and green onion. Top with the cooked potstickers.
  3. Combine the ingredients for a dressing and whisk well to combine and break up the almond butter. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
  4. Serve fresh and season further to taste!

Notes

This recipe does not use the sauce that comes in the box of potstickers. Either discard it, or save it for other recipes.

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: Air Fryer
  • Cuisine: Asian Inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 319
  • Fat: 12.7g
  • Carbohydrates: 42.2g
  • Fiber: 10.3g
  • Protein: 13.6g

Keywords: potsticker salad, dumpling salad