Description
A vibrant and refreshing Easy Winter Fresh Fruit Salad featuring a medley of seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing. Perfect for breakfast, a light side dish, or a healthy dessert, this colorful salad combines the natural sweetness of oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate, kiwi, and grapes with fresh mint and citrus notes for a delightful treat.
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
Additional Flavorings
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: Peel and segment the oranges, core and chop the apples and pears, remove the arils from the pomegranate, peel and slice the kiwi, and halve the grapes. Gather all your prepared fruit in a large bowl.
- Combine the Fruit: In the large bowl, combine the segmented oranges, chopped apples, pears, pomegranate arils, kiwi slices, and halved grapes. If desired, gently fold in the chopped fresh mint leaves to add a refreshing herbal note.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until the mixture is smooth and well combined to create a zesty and sweet dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the combined fruit in the large bowl. Gently toss everything together to ensure all pieces are coated with the dressing, enhancing the flavors.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the salad immediately for a fresh burst of flavor, or chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. This fruit salad works wonderfully as a breakfast option, side dish, or a healthy dessert choice.
Notes
- You can substitute any seasonal fruit available to you to customize the salad.
- For extra citrus zing, add a little extra lime zest or a squeeze of lemon juice.
- The mint leaves are optional but add a refreshing touch; omit if you prefer a purely fruity salad.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor melding but serve within 24 hours for the freshest taste.
- To keep the apples and pears from browning, toss them briefly with a little lemon juice before combining with other fruits.
