Vegan Refreshing Pomelo Salad
Discover the ultimate crowd-pleaser with this Vegan Refreshing Pomelo Salad, a vibrant combination of citrusy sweetness and savory tang, perfect for light lunches or stunning side dishes. Featuring juicy pomelo segments paired with crisp cucumber, crunchy red bell pepper, and zesty red onion, this salad is elevated by fragrant mint and cilantro leaves. A zippy homemade dressing made with lime juice, soy sauce, and a touch of maple syrup brings the flavors together beautifully, while roasted peanuts add a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes, this refreshing vegan salad is a colorful, nutrient-packed dish that's ideal for summer gatherings, healthy eating, or anytime you're craving a burst of flavor. Make it your go-to recipe for a healthy, gluten-free, plant-based delight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Pomelo
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 medium Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cup Mint leaves
- 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
- 0.5 small Red onion
- 0.25 cup Roasted peanuts
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Chili flakes
Instructions
Peel the pomelo and separate the segments. Remove the membranes from the segments and break them into bite-sized pieces.
Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Finely slice the red onion.
In a large salad bowl, combine the pomelo pieces, cucumber slices, red bell pepper, and red onion.
Roughly chop the mint and cilantro leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.
Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them on top of the salad.
In a small mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, soy sauce, maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, pepper, and chili flakes. Whisk the mixture until well combined.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.
Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
141 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 308 mg | 13% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.8 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 13% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.7 g | ||
| Protein | 5.4 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 100 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 441 mg | 9% | |
*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.
