Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime Mint (Printable)

Colorful blend of winter fruits with oranges, apples, pears, and pomegranate in a refreshing honey-lime mint dressing.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 apples, cored and diced
03 - 2 pears, cored and diced
04 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup kiwi, peeled and diced

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - Juice and zest of 2 limes
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# Steps:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine the oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, grapes, and kiwi.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, lime zest, and chopped mint until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Serve immediately, or chill for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The honey lime mint dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something extraordinary without masking their natural flavors.
  • The mix of textures from juicy oranges to crunchy pomegranate seeds creates this beautiful symphony that keeps everyone coming back for more.
02 -
  • Cut apples and pears last and toss them immediately in a splash of the lime juice to prevent browning before adding to the salad.
  • The salad will release more juices as it sits, creating a natural syrup at the bottom of the bowl that makes an incredible addition to sparkling water.
03 -
  • When selecting fruits, look for firm apples and pears that will hold their shape when mixed, while oranges should feel heavy for their size, indicating juiciness.
  • The magic happens when you let this salad sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving, allowing the flavors to bloom fully after being refrigerated.

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