Winter Fruit Honey Lime Salad (Printable)
A refreshing mix of winter fruits dressed in honey lime for a bright, flavorful dish.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups pomegranate arils
02 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
05 - 1 large pear, cored and diced
06 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
11 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
# How To Make:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine pomegranate arils, orange segments, kiwi slices, diced apple, diced pear, halved grapes, and dried cranberries.
02 - Whisk honey, fresh lime juice, lime zest, and cinnamon (if using) together in a small bowl until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh mint, and serve immediately or chill up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in 20 minutes flat, which means you can make it right before dinner without stress.
- The brightness cuts through heavy winter meals and actually makes people ask for the recipe.
- It's naturally vegetarian and gluten-free without feeling like you're missing anything.
02 -
- Prep your fruits just 30 minutes before serving or they'll start weeping liquid and the salad becomes watery and sad.
- Don't skip zesting the lime, even though it seems like a small step; the zest is where most of the flavor magic lives.
03 -
- Toast any nuts or seeds you add for exactly two minutes in a dry pan; this keeps them crisp even after they meet the dressing.
- If you're making this the night before, dress only the portion you're serving and keep the rest of the fruit and dressing separate until just before serving time.