Wonton Salad Recipe Recipe
Here's a punchy, refreshing Wonton Salad recipe I've been making all summer long! Crispy wontons are tossed with crisp cucumbers, ginger, chilies, chives, garlic, and fresh mint in a simple Asian dressing.
How to Make the Best Wonton Salad Recipe
This wonton salad is a light, refreshing dish that’s absolutely perfect for summer entertaining. The combination of crispy fried wontons with fresh, herbaceous vegetables creates an amazing contrast in both texture and flavor. It’s the kind of dish that looks impressive on the table but comes together in just minutes.
The magic of this salad lies in its simplicity and the balance of flavors. Fresh mint, ginger, and chiles give it a vibrant Asian-inspired taste, while the crispy wontons add that satisfying crunch. The rice wine vinegar and soy sauce base creates a light, punchy dressing that doesn’t weigh you down—perfect for those hot days when you want something refreshing but still filling.
Whether you’re serving this as a side dish at a summer barbecue or making it a light lunch, this wonton salad delivers big flavor with minimal effort. The recipe is highly customizable too—feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the heat level to match your preferences.
Wonton Salad Recipe
Here's a punchy, refreshing Wonton Salad recipe I've been making all summer long! Crispy wontons are tossed with crisp cucumbers, ginger, chilies, chives, garlic, and fresh mint in a simple Asian dressing.
Ingredients
Main Salad
Dressing
Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
Prepare Wontons
- Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the frozen mini wontons in a single layer.
- Flip as they get golden, cooking until cooked through, roughly 10-12 minutes.
- Let cool. If using regular-sized wontons, see notes.
Prepare Salad
- Score the cucumbers with the tines of a fork. This helps them 'catch' the dressing.
- Slice and place in a large bowl.
- Add the chopped mint, chives and thinly sliced chili pepper.
- Grate the garlic and ginger over the bowl. Add lemongrass paste if using.
Make Dressing & Assemble
- Add the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, maple syrup, lime juice and sriracha to the bowl and mix well.
- Toss in the cooled wontons and add salt and pepper to taste (or add a splash of fish sauce!).
- Chill until ready to serve.
- Garnish with sesame seeds, or chili crisp.
Notes
- If you don't have regular wontons on hand, frozen mini wontons work perfectly and cook in about 10-12 minutes.
- This salad is best served chilled, but can be assembled just before serving for maximum crispness.
- The dressing is quite flexible—adjust the soy sauce, lime juice, and sriracha to your taste preferences.
