Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Printable)

Seasonal winter fruits tossed in a sweet and tangy honey lime dressing, perfect to refresh your palate.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate)
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 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

08 - 2 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon lime zest
11 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# How To Make:

01 - Peel, segment, core, dice, slice, and halve the fruits as specified and combine them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, and optional vanilla extract in a small bowl until fully blended.
03 - Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It brings color and sweetness to the table when everything outside feels dull and cold.
  • No cooking required, just chopping and tossing, which means you can make it even when youre tired.
  • The honey lime dressing clings to every piece of fruit and makes each bite feel like a little celebration.
02 -
  • Do not add the mint until the last possible moment or it will turn brown and lose its punch.
  • If you prep the apples and pears ahead of time, toss them with a tiny bit of lemon juice so they dont oxidize and turn sad looking.
  • The dressing can be made the night before and stored in the fridge, just give it a good stir before pouring.
03 -
  • Use a citrus zester to get fine, fragrant lime zest without any bitter white pith sneaking in.
  • Chill your serving bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before assembling so the salad stays cool and refreshing longer.
  • If you want extra visual appeal, layer the fruit in a clear glass bowl instead of tossing it all together.

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