Thai Guava Dumpling Salad
A vibrant Thai-inspired salad combining crispy dumplings with fresh vegetables and a tangy Thai Chili Guava Sauce for a flavorful, crunchy, and refreshing dish.
Equipment
- 1 air fryer for cooking dumplings
- 1 large bowl
Ingredients
- 12 dumplings fresh or frozen
- 4 cups chopped lettuce
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced
- 1 small cucumber thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup thinly sliced red onion
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves
- ¼ cup roasted peanuts chopped
- ½ cup Pepper Exchange Thai Chili Guava Sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 350°F and arrange dumplings in a single layer.
- Air fry dumplings for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- In a large bowl, combine lettuce, red cabbage, bell pepper, cucumber, carrots, red onion, and cilantro.
- Pour the Thai Chili Guava Sauce over the vegetables and gently toss to coat.
- Divide the salad onto plates, top each portion with 3 dumplings, and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use fresh or frozen dumplings based on convenience.
- Adjust the amount of chili guava sauce to taste for spice control.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container; add peanuts just before serving to retain crunch.