Vietnamese Pomelo Salad
Bright, zesty, and utterly refreshing, Vietnamese Pomelo Salad is a vibrant dish that brings together the flavors of the tropics with a savory twist. Featuring juicy, bite-sized segments of pomelo, tender shrimp, and optional shredded chicken, this salad is elevated by a medley of fresh herbs like mint and cilantro. A tangy dressing made from fish sauce, lime juice, and a touch of garlic ties it all together, while roasted peanuts, crispy fried shallots, and optional toasted sesame seeds add crunch and depth. Perfect as an appetizer or light side dish, this wholesome salad is quick to prepare yet delivers a delightful balance of sweet, salty, and sour—the hallmark of Vietnamese cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 large Pomelo (peeled and segmented)
- 250 grams Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 100 grams Cooked chicken breast (shredded, optional)
- 20 grams Fresh mint leaves
- 20 grams Fresh cilantro leaves
- 30 grams Roasted peanuts (roughly chopped)
- 20 grams Fried shallots
- 2 tablespoons Fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons Lime juice
- 1 tablespoon Granulated sugar
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 1 Thai bird's eye chili (thinly sliced, optional)
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (toasted, optional)
Instructions
Peel the pomelo and separate it into individual segments. Remove the membrane and break the flesh into bite-sized pieces. Place the pomelo pieces into a large mixing bowl.
In a small pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 2-3 minutes until pink and opaque. Drain and let them cool. Add the shrimp to the bowl with the pomelo.
If using cooked chicken breast, shred it into thin strips and add to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Wash and dry the mint and cilantro leaves, then roughly chop them. Add these herbs to the mixing bowl.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by combining fish sauce, lime juice, granulated sugar, minced garlic, and sliced chili (if using). Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients in the mixing bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.
Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual plates. Garnish with chopped roasted peanuts, fried shallots, and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve immediately as a light appetizer or side dish. Enjoy the fresh and tangy flavors of the salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
263 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 7.8 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.4 g | 7% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 144 mg | 48% | |
| Sodium | 817 mg | 36% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.9 g | ||
| Protein | 26.9 g | 54% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.8 mcg | 14% | |
| Calcium | 68 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 694 mg | 15% | |
*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.
