Appetizer: Thailand – สลัดแตงกวาและส้มโอ ▶ Salad Taengkwa Lae Som O (Cucumber and Pomelo Salad)
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Serving Size: 4
Approximate Time
Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Additional
10 min
Total
25 min
Ingredients
U.S. measurements first, metric equivalents in parentheses. Conversions are approximate; oz means weight ounces, not fluid ounces.
2 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), thinly sliced on a bias 6 radishes, thinly shaved 1 cup (150 g) pomelo segments (or ruby grapefruit), membranes removed and torn 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 / 4 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, torn 1 / 4 cup (10 g) cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted white sesame seeds 1 tsp (5 ml) black sesame seeds (optional) 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice 1 tsp (5 ml) finely grated fresh ginger 1 tsp (5 ml) honey or sugar 1 tsp (5 ml) toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed) Pinch of kosher salt Optional: 1 small mild red chili, thinly sliced
Show original ingredient measurements
2 Persian cucumbers (or 1 English cucumber), thinly sliced on a bias 6 radishes, thinly shaved 1 cup (150 g) pomelo segments (or ruby grapefruit), membranes removed and torn 2 scallions, thinly sliced 1 / 4 cup (10 g) fresh mint leaves, torn 1 / 4 cup (10 g) cilantro leaves and tender stems 1 tbsp (15 ml) toasted white sesame seeds 1 tsp black sesame seeds (optional) 2 tbsp (30 ml) rice vinegar 1 tbsp (15 ml) fresh lime juice 1 tsp finely grated fresh ginger 1 tsp honey or sugar 1 tsp toasted sesame oil 2 tbsp (30 ml) neutral oil (e.g., grapeseed) Pinch of kosher salt Optional: 1 small mild red chili, thinly sliced
Instructions
Add cucumbers, radishes, pomelo, scallions, mint, and cilantro to a large bowl; keep chilled. In a small jar, combine rice vinegar, lime juice, ginger, honey, toasted sesame oil, neutral oil, salt, and optional chili; shake until emulsified. Just before serving, pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat without bruising the pomelo. Scatter white (and optional black) sesame seeds over the top and toss once more. Chill 5–10 minutes to crisp and meld flavors, then serve alongside the stir-fry for a cool, citrusy counterpoint.
Estimated Nutritional Information*
Per serving | Servings: 4
Calories: 128 kcal
Carbohydrates: 10.1 g
Protein: 2.1 g
Fat: 9.7 g
Saturated fat: 1.5 g
Fiber: 1.8 g
Sodium: 10 mg
Potassium: 340 mg
Calcium: 70 mg
Iron: 1.47 mg
Vitamin A: 30 µg RAE
Vitamin C: 25 mg
Generated: 2026-11-05T19:35:18+00:00
*Values are estimates based on USDA data and mathematical calculations. Actual values may vary. Where data are unavailable, those contributions are excluded. Calories, Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat, Saturated fat, Fiber, Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin A and Vitamin C are known subtotals. Missing contributions are unknown, not zero.