Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Printable)

A bright medley of citrus, pomegranate, and grapes with honey-lime dressing for fresh, zesty flavor.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
03 - 2 ripe pears, cored and diced
04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - Juice and zest of 1 large lime
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
11 - Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Peel, segment, core, dice, halve, or slice all fruits as specified and place them into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint (if using), and ground cinnamon (if using) until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruit and gently toss to ensure even coating.
04 - Allow the salad to sit for 10 minutes to integrate flavors.
05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra fresh mint.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms humble winter fruits into something that tastes like a celebration, no special technique required.
  • The honey-lime dressing is so simple you can make it in the time it takes to cut the fruit.
  • This salad bridges the gap between a light dessert and a side dish, so it fits almost anywhere on the table.
02 -
  • Don't prep the fruit more than a few hours ahead—the apples and pears will start to turn brown and lose their crispness, which ruins the whole texture of the salad.
  • The dressing needs acid to really shine, so don't skip the lime; honey alone makes it feel cloying, but honey and lime together make it feel bright.
03 -
  • Cut the apples and pears last, right before adding the dressing, because these are the pieces most prone to browning—the lime juice acts as a shield against oxidation.
  • If you know you'll be making this ahead, keep the dressing separate and combine them no more than 30 minutes before serving; this is when the salad tastes its absolute best.

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