Potsticker Salad Heirloom Cucumber Basil (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

→ Dumpling Base

01 - 450 g frozen vegan gyoza dumplings

→ Fresh Produce

02 - 450 g mixed heirloom tomatoes
03 - 1 English cucumber or 4 Persian cucumbers
04 - 5 scallions, thinly sliced
05 - 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
06 - 120 ml loosely packed basil leaves

→ Dressing

07 - 45 ml low sodium Tamari
08 - 30 ml balsamic vinegar
09 - 10-15 ml maple syrup

→ Garnish

10 - 15 ml toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried onions

→ Optional

11 - Garlic chili sauce, to serve
12 - Thinly sliced cabbage, carrot, bean sprouts, or edamame

# Instructions:

01 - Steam the frozen vegan gyoza dumplings following the package instructions. Once cooked, transfer them to a large bowl and toss gently with 5 ml sesame oil or a splash of water to prevent sticking.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together low sodium Tamari, balsamic vinegar, and maple syrup. Set aside.
03 - Pour the prepared dressing over the warm dumplings and gently toss to evenly coat.
04 - Cut heirloom tomatoes into wedges. Thinly slice cucumber, scallions, and red chili pepper if using.
05 - Add tomatoes, cucumber, scallions, and chili pepper to the bowl with the dressed dumplings. Toss to combine.
06 - Tear basil leaves and scatter over the salad. Finish with toasted sesame seeds or crispy fried onions. Serve at room temperature. Add additional vegetables or garlic chili sauce if desired.

# Notes:

01 - For extra flavor and texture, include thinly sliced cabbage, carrots, bean sprouts, or edamame as desired.
02 - To keep dumplings from sticking, lightly toss with a small amount of oil or water immediately after steaming.