Vibrant Thai Pomelo Lemongrass Salad with Cashews and Mint
This salad captures the essence of Thai cuisine, blending fresh pomelo, fragrant lemongrass, and crunchy cashews with vibrant herbs like mint and cilantro for a refreshing taste experience.
Preparation
Get these tasks done before you start cooking.
Preparing the Dressing
- 1
Combine liquids
In a small bowl, combine the fish sauce, lime juice, and palm sugar.
- 2
Dissolve sugar
Stir until the palm sugar dissolves completely.
- 3
Add chili and lemongrass
Add the chopped red chili and lemongrass, and mix well.
Tip: For additional heat, add more chili to the dressing as per your taste.
Assembling the Salad
- 1
Combine ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the pomelo segments, cucumber slices, red onion, mint, and cilantro.
Tip: Ensure the pomelo is well segmented to avoid bitterness from the membranes.
- 2
Pour dressing
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
- 3
Add cashews
Add the chopped cashews and gently mix them in.
How to Make Vibrant Thai Pomelo Lemongrass Salad with Cashews and Mint
Total time: 40 min · Yields 4 servings
- 1
Resting the Salad
Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to absorb the dressing flavors.
- 2
Mixing Gently
Toss the salad components carefully to keep the pomelo segments intact.
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