Description
A refreshing and vibrant Easy Winter Fresh Fruit Salad featuring a colorful mix of oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate, kiwi, and grapes tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing with optional fresh mint for a bright and healthy treat perfect for breakfast, a side dish, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruit
- 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
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
Dressing
- 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 arils from the pomegranate, peel and slice the kiwi, and halve the grapes. Set all the prepared fruit aside.
- Combine Fruit: In a large bowl, gently combine the oranges, apples, pears, pomegranate arils, kiwi slices, and grapes. If using, fold in the chopped fresh mint leaves gently to incorporate without bruising.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until well blended and smooth, forming a bright and flavorful dressing.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing evenly over the mixed fruit. Gently toss the salad to ensure all fruit pieces are coated with the dressing, enhancing their natural flavors.
- Serve or Chill: Serve the fruit salad immediately for a fresh experience or chill it in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. Perfect for breakfast, a healthy side, or a light dessert.
Notes
- For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped walnuts or pecans.
- Use organic fruit when possible for the freshest taste and to reduce pesticide exposure.
- The salad is best consumed within a day for optimal freshness and texture.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a vegan-friendly version.
- Fresh mint is optional but adds a refreshing aroma and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
