Low Carb Refreshing Pomelo Salad
Brighten up your low carb menu with this vibrant and refreshing pomelo salad, a perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors. Featuring juicy pomelo segments, crisp cucumber, and crunchy red bell pepper, this healthy salad is elevated with fresh mint, cilantro, and a zesty lime and fish sauce dressing. Topped with a delightful crunch from roasted peanuts and a hint of spice from chili flakes, this no-cook dish is ready in just 20 minutes, making it an ideal appetizer or light side dish. Packed with fresh, wholesome ingredients, this gluten-free, low carb salad is a delicious way to embrace bold, refreshing flavors in every bite. Perfect for summer gatherings or adding brightness to any meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Pomelo
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Mint leaves
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 medium Lime
- 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Chili flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by peeling the pomelo. Use a knife to cut away the thick rind and peel off the pith to reach the inner fruit. Carefully separate the segments and remove any seeds and membranes. Break the segments into bite-sized pieces and place them in a large bowl.
Slice the cucumber lengthwise, remove the seeds with a spoon, and then cut into thin slices. Add these to the bowl with the pomelo.
Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips and add to the bowl.
Chop the mint leaves and cilantro, and add them to the mixture of pomelo and vegetables.
Coarsely chop the roasted peanuts and set them aside for garnishing the salad later.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by squeezing the juice of two limes. Add the fish sauce, olive oil, chili flakes, salt, and black pepper. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the pomelo salad and gently toss all the ingredients together until the salad is evenly coated with the dressing.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates and garnish with the chopped roasted peanuts.
Serve immediately and enjoy your low carb refreshing pomelo salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
993 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.4 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.1 g | 40% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1872 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 137.3 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.0 g | 93% | |
| Total Sugars | 55.0 g | ||
| Protein | 25.2 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 3643 mg | 78% | |
*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.
