Vegan Refreshing Pomelo Salad

Elevate your salad game with this vibrant and flavorful Vegan Refreshing Pomelo Salad, a perfect blend of crisp, juicy textures and bold Southeast Asian-inspired flavors. Featuring succulent pomelo segments, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty red onion, this salad is a refreshing explosion of colors and tastes. Fresh mint and cilantro infuse a fragrant herbal note, while roasted peanuts add a satisfying crunch. The tangy lime dressing, subtly sweetened with maple syrup and spiced with chili flakes, ties the ingredients together beautifully. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this gluten-free recipe is an ideal option for a quick lunch, light dinner, or an elegant side dish for entertaining. Vegan, nutrient-packed, and bursting with citrusy goodness, this salad is sure to become a staple in your healthy eating repertoire!

Nutriscore Rating: 82/100

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 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

Directions

Step 1

Peel the pomelo and separate the segments. Remove the membranes from the segments and break them into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Thinly slice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Finely slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large salad bowl, combine the pomelo pieces, cucumber slices, red bell pepper, and red onion.

Step 4

Roughly chop the mint and cilantro leaves. Add them to the salad bowl.

Step 5

Roughly chop the roasted peanuts and sprinkle them on top of the salad.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together to ensure even coating.

Step 8

Let the salad sit for about 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Serve immediately for a fresh and vibrant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1683.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	908.5

Total Fat 35.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 1247.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 142.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 26.8g	0%
Total Sugars 61.1g
Protein 28.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 500.1mg	0%
Iron 8.4mg	0%
Potassium 4290.7mg	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: 32.0%

Protein: 11.3%

Carbs: 56.7%