Pomelo Salad Recipe

Embark on a culinary journey with this vibrant Pomelo Salad! A refreshing blend of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors, this recipe is perfect for a light lunch or a zesty side dish. Use juicy pomelo for optimal texture, or substitute with grapefruit (be sure to drain excess juice!). This recipe is a taste of Southeast Asia, guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. Easy to make and bursting with fresh ingredients!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 204.8 kcal
Protein 15g
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Ingredients for Pomelo Salad

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How to Make Pomelo Salad

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, and sugar until the sugar is completely dissolved.
  2. Set the dressing aside.
  3. Peel the pomelo, carefully separating the segments and removing all pith and membranes. If using grapefruit, peel and segment, then drain well to remove excess juice.
  4. Gently place the pomelo segments in a large bowl.
  5. Just before serving, add the toasted coconut, chopped peanuts, sliced shallots, chopped mint, and chilies to the pomelo.
  6. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning by adding more lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, or chili as needed.
  8. Serve immediately on a bed of lettuce leaves.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

24g

Fat

13g

Carbs

4g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Pomelo Salad?

Pomelo Salad takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Pomelo Salad?

Pomelo Salad has approximately 204.8 calories per serving, with about 15 g protein, 4 g carbohydrates and 22 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Pomelo Salad?

The key ingredients for Pomelo Salad are Fish Sauce, Lime Juice, Palm Sugar, Pomelo Fruit, Coconut Flakes, Dry Roasted Peanuts. See the full list with measurements above.

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