When it comes to refreshing salads, few ingredients can elevate your dish quite like the vibrant, zesty burst of a pomelo. This citrus fruit blends perfectly in a salad with its sweet and slightly tart flavor. Let’s jump into the recipe.
Ingredients:
- 2 large pomelos
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, crushed
For the dressing:
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- 1 small red chili, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
- 1 garlic clove, minced
Instructions:
- Start by peeling the pomelos. Break the segments into smaller pieces if they are too large.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the pomelo pieces, julienned carrot, sliced red onion, chopped mint, and cilantro.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fish sauce, lime juice, honey, chopped chili, and minced garlic. Adjust the ingredients according to your taste preference. If you like it sweeter, add a bit more honey. For more zing, squeeze in additional lime juice.
- Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish. Sprinkle the roasted peanuts over the top for crunch.