Thai Pomelo Salad (Yam Som O)

Pomelo salad in a bowl with fresh herbs, cucumber, carrots, red onion, chili, peanuts, and a wooden spoon nearby.

5 from 1 vote

Juicy pomelo tossed with crunchy cashews, fresh herbs, and a bright lime-fish sauce dressing. No cooking required, just peel, chop, and toss. Ready in about 15 minutes, and a natural side for anything grilled, smoky, or rich.

Prep Time12

Total Time12

Course: Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Asian, Thai

Servings:

Calories: 120kcal

Author: Rose Sioson

Equipment

1 Cutting board
1 Sharp knife
1 MIxing Bowl
1 small bowl
1 Citrus juicer, optional

Ingredients

Salad

2 cups pomelo segments peeled and broken into bite-sized pieces
1 cup cucumber thinly sliced
½ cup carrots julienned
¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
¼ cup cilantro roughly chopped
¼ cup chopped cashews toasted if preferred
1 small chili thinly sliced, adjust to taste
2 kaffir lime leaves center rib removed and thinly sliced, optional

Dressing

2 tablespoons juice of 1 lime
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon agave or palm sugar

Instructions

Peel the pomelo and remove as much white pith as possible. Break the segments into bite-sized pieces.
2 cups pomelo segments
In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, fish sauce, and agave until combined. Taste and adjust as needed.
2 tablespoons juice of 1 lime, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon agave
Add the pomelo, cucumber, carrots, red onion, cilantro, and chili to a large bowl.
2 cups pomelo segments, 1 cup cucumber, ½ cup carrots, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 small chili
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently so the pomelo does not break apart too much.
Top with chopped cashews and thinly sliced kaffir lime leaves, if using.
¼ cup chopped cashews, 2 kaffir lime leaves
Serve right away for the best texture.

Notes

Pat the pomelo dry before tossing so the dressing does not get watered down.
Add the cashews right before serving so they stay crunchy.
Kaffir lime leaves are optional, but they add a really nice citrusy fragrance.
For a sweeter dressing, add a little more agave. For more punch, add extra lime or fish sauce.

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