Winter Fruit with Honey Lime (Print Version)
A colorful mix of winter fruits dressed in bright honey and lime for a fresh, vibrant dish.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruit
01 - 2 cups pomegranate arils from 1 large pomegranate
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup pear, diced
→ Honey Lime Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
10 - 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint
# How to Make It:
01 - Core and dice apples, peel and slice kiwis, peel and segment oranges, halve grapes, dice pear, and extract pomegranate arils. Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until completely smooth and well combined.
03 - Pour the honey lime dressing over the mixed fruit. Gently toss with a spatula or large spoon to coat all pieces evenly without damaging delicate fruits.
04 - Let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to meld together. Garnish with fresh mint just before serving.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- The honey-lime dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something that tastes like sunshine captured in a bowl
- It comes together in twenty minutes and makes any winter meal feel special and celebratory
02 -
- Do not add the mint until you are ready to serve or it will wilt and turn unappealingly brown
- Letting the salad sit longer than four hours in the refrigerator will cause the fruit to release too much liquid and become mushy
03 -
- Chill your serving bowl in the refrigerator for thirty minutes before assembling to keep the fruit extra crisp
- Use a microplane for the lime zest to avoid any bitter white pith ending up in your dressing