Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Printer-friendly)

Seasonal winter fruits combined with a sweet honey lime dressing for a refreshing and vibrant dish.

# 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

# Method:

01 - Peel, segment, slice, core, dice, and halve the specified fruits and place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and optional vanilla extract until thoroughly combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruits and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It brings actual color and sweetness to winter without feeling heavy or rich.
  • You can prep it in under twenty minutes, even if you're half awake.
  • The honey lime dressing is so simple you'll memorize it after one try.
  • It works as breakfast, a side, or something to serve when people drop by unexpectedly.
02 -
  • Don't add the mint until the last second or it will turn dark and slimy in the acid.
  • If you prep this ahead, keep the apple and pear separate and toss them in just before serving so they stay crisp.
  • Use a serrated knife for the citrus, it makes cleaner segments and wastes less fruit.
03 -
  • Zest the lime before you juice it, it's almost impossible to do it the other way around.
  • If you hate seeding pomegranates, most stores sell the seeds already separated in the refrigerated section.
  • Taste the dressing before you pour it, some limes are more sour than others and you might want an extra drizzle of honey.

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