Wonton Cold Salad
Discover a refreshing twist on classic dumplings with this Wonton Cold Salad, a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for warm days or as a light appetizer. Delicate, hand-folded wontons filled with a savory mixture of ground chicken or pork are quickly boiled and cooled, then tossed with crisp julienned cucumber, carrot, and aromatic herbs like cilantro and scallions. A tangy sesame-soy dressing infused with a hint of honey and chili oil elevates the dish with bold, zesty flavors, while a sprinkling of toasted sesame seeds adds a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 30 minutes, this chilled salad combines protein, fresh vegetables, and Asian-inspired seasonings for a perfectly balanced dish that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 20 pieces wonton wrappers
- 200 grams ground chicken or pork
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 piece cucumber, julienned
- 1 piece carrot, julienned
- 2 stalks scallions, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 teaspoon chili oil
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
Prepare the filling for the wontons by mixing the ground chicken or pork, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, minced ginger, and minced garlic in a bowl until well combined.
Place a wonton wrapper on a clean surface. Add about 1 teaspoon of filling in the center of the wrapper.
Moisten the edges of the wrapper with water and fold it diagonally to form a triangle, pressing the edges to seal. Repeat this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
In a large pot, bring 1 cup of water and 1 teaspoon of salt to a gentle boil. Cook the wontons in batches for 3-4 minutes or until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon and place them in an ice bath to cool. Drain and set aside.
In a small bowl, make the dressing by combining the remaining 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, and chili oil. Whisk until smooth.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the julienned cucumber, carrot, scallions, and cilantro.
Add the cooled wontons to the salad bowl and pour the dressing over the top. Gently toss to coat everything evenly.
Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the salad and serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
254 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.4 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.1 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 43 mg | 14% | |
| Sodium | 639 mg | 28% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.0 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.9 g | ||
| Protein | 13.5 g | 27% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 62 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 2.1 mg | 12% | |
| Potassium | 318 mg | 7% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
