Nut-Free Refreshing Pomelo Salad

Bright, zesty, and delightfully crisp, this Nut-Free Refreshing Pomelo Salad is a tropical-inspired dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Packed with juicy pomelo segments, crunchy cucumber, sweet red bell pepper, and vibrant carrots, it combines fresh, raw vegetables with aromatic mint and cilantro for a flavor explosion in every bite. The tangy lime dressing, balanced with honey and a hint of fish sauce, adds a savory-sweet finish to this colorful dish while remaining completely nut-free—ideal for those with dietary restrictions. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, this salad is a light, wholesome option for a quick appetizer or a refreshing side to your main course. Perfectly suited for gluten-free and dairy-free diets, it’s a must-try for fans of healthy, flavorful salads.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

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
• 1 large Carrot
• 0.5 cup Mint leaves
• 0.5 cup Cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 1 tablespoon Fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Peel and segment the pomelo. Remove the membrane from each segment and break them into bite-sized pieces. Place in a large salad bowl.

Step 2

Peel and thinly slice the cucumber into half-moons. Add to the bowl with pomelo.

Step 3

Remove seeds and dice the red bell pepper. Add to the salad bowl.

Step 4

Peel and julienne the carrot and add it to the bowl.

Step 5

Coarsely chop the mint leaves and cilantro, then add to the salad bowl.

Step 6

In a small mixing bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, olive oil, honey, salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using) to create the dressing.

Step 7

Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients and gently toss to combine and coat everything evenly.

Step 8

Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer or side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1666.7 grams (1666.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	696

Total Fat 16.60g	21%
Saturated Fat 2.70g	14%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 2555mg	111%
Total Carbohydrate 138.60g	50%
Dietary Fiber 24.50g	88%
Total Sugars 61.50g
Protein 17.40g	35%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 489mg	38%
Iron 8mg	44%
Potassium 4101mg	87%

*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: 19.3%

Protein: 9.0%

Carbs: 71.7%