Low Fat Refreshing Pomelo Salad
Bright, tangy, and packed with vibrant flavors, this Low Fat Refreshing Pomelo Salad is the perfect guilt-free addition to any meal. Featuring juicy pomelo segments, crisp cucumber, sweet carrots, and crunchy red bell peppers, this salad is balanced by aromatic mint and cilantro leaves. The zesty lime and honey dressing, accented with fish sauce, sesame oil, and a touch of chili, adds a delightful burst of flavor that ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this light and healthy dish is ideal as an appetizer or side for warm-weather gatherings. With fresh ingredients and bold contrasts, this pomelo salad is a must-try for those seeking a nutritious and delicious option!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large pomelo
- 1 medium cucumber
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup mint leaves
- 0.5 cup cilantro leaves
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 small, finely chopped red chili
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Begin by peeling the pomelo. Cut the top and bottom ends of the pomelo, then make vertical incisions around its body. Peel away the thick skin and separate the segments, carefully removing the membrane to reveal the juicy flesh. Gently tear or cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces and place in a large mixing bowl.
Wash and prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, julienne the carrot into matchstick slices, and thinly slice the red bell pepper. Add all the sliced vegetables to the bowl with the pomelo.
Roughly chop the mint and cilantro leaves. Add them to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, honey, fish sauce, sesame oil, finely chopped red chili, salt, and black pepper to create the dressing.
Pour the dressing over the pomelo and vegetable mixture. Toss everything gently to coat the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
Allow the salad to marinate for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld.
Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.6 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1960 mg | 85% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 150.4 g | 55% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.2 g | 86% | |
| Total Sugars | 73.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.6 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 487 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.1 mg | 45% | |
| Potassium | 4128 mg | 88% | |
*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.
