Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Printable)

Seasonal winter fruits combined with a sweet, tangy honey lime dressing and fresh mint.

# What You’ll 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, core, dice, slice, and segment all fruits as specified and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Combine honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract in a small bowl; whisk until well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss, ensuring even coating on all pieces.
04 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad just before serving.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It brings color and brightness to the table when everything outside looks bare and cold.
  • The honey lime dressing is so simple but transforms ordinary fruit into something you actually crave.
  • You can prep it ahead and let the flavors mingle, making it perfect for gatherings without last minute stress.
  • It feels light and refreshing but still satisfying, a rare balance in winter eating.
02 -
  • Don't add the mint too early or it will wilt and turn dark, losing that fresh pop of color and flavor.
  • If you're making this ahead, wait to add the apple and pear until closer to serving time to keep them from browning.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing at first, you can always add more but you can't take it back once the fruit gets too sweet or sticky.
03 -
  • Chill your serving bowl in the fridge beforehand so the fruit stays cool and crisp longer once it's dressed.
  • If you're short on time, buy pre-segmented citrus or pre-seeded pomegranate from the store, it saves effort without sacrificing flavor.
  • Taste a piece of each fruit before you mix them together so you can adjust the dressing sweetness or tartness to balance what you're working with.

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