Paleo Refreshing Pomelo Salad

Brighten up your table with this Paleo Refreshing Pomelo Salad—a vibrant, nutrient-packed dish that’s as flavorful as it is wholesome. Featuring juicy pomelo segments, crisp cucumber, and sweet red bell pepper tossed with fresh herbs like mint and cilantro, this salad is a refreshing explosion of textures and tastes. Drizzled with a zesty lime-honey dressing and topped with crunchy sliced almonds, it’s the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free and paleo-friendly recipe makes an ideal light meal or a complementary side dish. Bursting with citrusy notes and bold colors, this salad is a showstopper that’s both delicious and healthy!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 large pomelo
• 1 medium cucumber
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh mint leaves
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 2 stalks green onion, thinly sliced
• 0.5 cup sliced almonds
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.125 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground

Directions

Step 1

1. Begin by peeling the pomelo. Use a sharp knife to remove the thick peel and the white membrane underneath. Segment the pomelo into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 2

2. Next, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cucumber lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon. Then, slice it into thin half-moons.

Step 3

3. Core and thinly slice the red bell pepper into strips.

Step 4

4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the pomelo segments, cucumber slices, red bell pepper strips, fresh mint leaves, fresh cilantro leaves, and sliced green onions.

Step 5

5. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, honey, sea salt, and black pepper to create a dressing.

Step 6

6. Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to combine, ensuring the pomelo and vegetables are evenly coated.

Step 7

7. Just before serving, sprinkle the sliced almonds over the salad for a delightful crunch.

Step 8

8. Serve the salad immediately as a refreshing side or light meal, relishing the balance of sweet, tangy, and nutty flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1791.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1228.1

Total Fat 65.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 6.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 645.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 158.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 67.2g
Protein 32.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 758.4mg	0%
Iron 18.0mg	0%
Potassium 4540.7mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.7%

Protein: 9.5%

Carbs: 46.8%