Winter Fruit Salad Pomegranate Lime (Printable)
A refreshing blend of winter fruits accented by lime juice, honey, and fresh mint for a lively taste.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds removed
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (optional)
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# How-To Steps:
01 - Remove seeds from the pomegranate, peel and segment the oranges, peel and slice the kiwis, dice the apple and pear, and halve the grapes if using.
02 - Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl and mix gently to combine.
03 - Whisk together fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and lime zest in a small bowl until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
05 - Transfer the dressed fruit to a serving platter or bowl.
06 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes twenty minutes but tastes like you planned something special.
- Your kitchen will smell like fresh citrus and mint, the kind of smell that makes people ask what you're making.
- Works as a light lunch, a palate cleanser after something heavy, or the easiest dessert when you want something naturally sweet.
02 -
- Don't dress this salad more than thirty minutes ahead or the apple and pear will oxidize and the whole thing gets watery—the lime juice helps but won't completely stop it.
- The difference between this tasting bright and tasting flat comes down to using fresh lime, not bottled, and tasting as you go.
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl for five minutes before assembling—cold salads taste crisper and stay fresh longer.
- Make the dressing a few hours ahead if you want, but don't dress the fruit until right before serving or at most thirty minutes before.