Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Print Version)

A vibrant blend of seasonal fruit with sweet honey and tangy lime dressing, ideal for winter freshness.

# What You 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 It:

01 - Peel, segment, slice, core, dice, and halve all fruits as indicated. Place them into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, freshly squeezed lime juice, lime zest, and optional vanilla extract until blended.
03 - Pour the dressing evenly over the mixed fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces without bruising.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad immediately before serving.
05 - Serve the salad immediately, or refrigerate for up to two hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It brings actual color and freshness to your table when everything outside is brown and bare.
  • The honey lime dressing is so simple you will wonder why you ever bought bottled anything.
  • You can prep it in the morning and let the flavors get cozy in the fridge until dinner.
02 -
  • Do not skip the lime zest because that is where all the fragrant oils live, and it makes the dressing taste alive instead of just sweet.
  • If you toss the salad too early the apple and pear can release water and make everything soggy, so wait until close to serving time.
03 -
  • Use a citrus zester for the lime zest instead of a grater, it gives you delicate curls that release more flavor without any bitter white pith.
  • Chill your serving bowl in the fridge for ten minutes before tossing the salad, it keeps everything crisp and refreshing especially if you are serving it right away.

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