Description
A refreshing and easy-to-make winter fresh fruit salad featuring a vibrant mix of seasonal fruits tossed in a honey-lime dressing. Perfect for breakfast, a side dish, or a healthy dessert, this colorful salad combines oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate, kiwi, and grapes with an optional hint of fresh mint for a burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 2 pears, cored and chopped
- 1 pomegranate, arils removed
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes, halved
Dressing
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Combine the fruits: In a large bowl, combine the segmented oranges, chopped apples, pears, pomegranate arils, kiwi slices, and halved grapes. If using, gently fold in the fresh mint leaves to evenly distribute the flavor without bruising the leaves.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well combined, creating a sweet and tangy dressing.
- Toss the salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruit and gently toss the salad to coat all fruit pieces evenly, ensuring each bite is flavorful.
- Serve or chill: Serve the fruit salad immediately for a fresh taste, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully before serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, use ripe and fresh seasonal fruits.
- Chilling the salad enhances the taste by letting the dressing soak into the fruit.
- Fresh mint is optional but adds a refreshing aromatic note.
- This salad is best enjoyed the same day to preserve fruit freshness.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan alternative.
