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Authentic Thai Pomelo Salad

Brighten Your Table with Authentic Thai Pomelo Salad Delight

Enjoy a vibrant, refreshing Authentic Thai Pomelo Salad, perfect for impressing guests and accommodating various dietary needs.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dressing
  • 2 tbsp Palm Sugar Substitute with brown sugar if needed.
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Use fresh lime juice.
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce For vegetarians, consider soy sauce or tamari.
  • 1 sp Red Chilli Adjust based on spice tolerance.
For the Salad
  • 1 large Pomelo Grapefruit can be a substitute.
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut Opt for unsweetened coconut.
  • 1/2 cup Roasted Peanuts Almonds or cashews are alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Dried Shrimp Chickpea flour for vegetarian option.
  • 2 medium Shallots Thinly sliced; can substitute with red onions.
  • 3 pieces Kaffir Lime Leaves Alternatively use lime zest.
  • 1 stalk Lemongrass Lemon or lime zest as alternatives.
  • 1/4 cup Mint Leaves Parsley can be used as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Leaves Optional; can be skipped or replaced with basil.

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Wooden Spoon
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together palm sugar, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, and minced red chilli for 2-3 minutes until the sugar fully dissolves.
  2. Add the pomelo segments, roasted peanuts, shredded coconut, dried shrimp (or chickpea flour), shallots, kaffir lime leaves, and lemongrass into the bowl with the dressing.
  3. Gently mix the salad components using a folding motion for about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Taste the salad and adjust flavors as needed by adding more palm sugar, lime juice, or minced red chilli.
  5. Transfer the salad to a serving platter, garnish with fresh mint leaves and crushed peanuts, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 350mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and adjust the dressing to suit your taste preferences.

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