Winter Fruit Honey Lime Salad (Print Version)

A refreshing blend of winter fruits combined with a sweet and zesty honey lime dressing.

# What You 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 - ½ cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
11 - ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Garnish

12 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl, mix the pomegranate arils, orange segments, kiwi slices, diced apple, diced pear, halved grapes, and dried cranberries.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and cinnamon if using, until fully incorporated.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl or platter, sprinkle with chopped fresh mint, and serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It tastes like spring even when snow is falling outside, with that perfect balance of tart and sweet that wakes up your mouth.
  • You can prep everything in under twenty minutes, and the whole thing comes together without a single pot or burner.
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people feel looked after without any fuss or stress on your end.
02 -
  • Don't dress the salad more than a couple hours ahead or the fruit will start to break down and the whole thing becomes mushy—timing matters with this one.
  • The magic is in gentle tossing; bruised fruit loses its appeal and releases too much juice too quickly, turning everything into a slightly bitter soup.
03 -
  • Fresh lime juice matters more than bottled here—the dressing is simple enough that you'll taste the difference, and fresh juice creates a cleaner brightness than the concentrated kind.
  • If your honey is thick and resistant to whisking, warm it gently for just a few seconds before mixing it with the lime juice, and it will come together like silk.

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