Description
A refreshing and vibrant Easy Winter Fresh Fruit Salad featuring a mix of seasonal fruits tossed in a zesty honey-lime dressing, perfect for breakfast, a side dish, or a healthy dessert.
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
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Optional
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
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.
- 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.
- Dress the salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the mixed fruits bowl and gently toss everything together to coat the fruits evenly without bruising them.
- Serve or chill: Serve the salad immediately for fresh flavors or chill it for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld beautifully. This dish works well as breakfast, a side dish, or a healthy dessert.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm fruits to prevent the salad from becoming mushy.
- Optional fresh mint leaves add a refreshing hint but can be omitted if preferred.
- Chilling the salad enhances the flavor blending.
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan version.
- For added texture, sprinkle some chopped nuts like walnuts or almonds.
