Winter Fruit Salad Lime (Print Version)
A refreshing blend of winter fruits accented with lime juice, honey, and fresh mint leaves.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds removed
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - ½ cup red grapes, halved (optional)
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - ½ teaspoon finely grated lime zest
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# Preparation Steps:
01 - Seed the pomegranate, segment the oranges, peel and slice the kiwis, dice the apple and pear, and halve the grapes if using.
02 - Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl and gently combine.
03 - Whisk fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and lime zest in a small bowl until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to evenly coat all pieces.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving dish and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh mint leaves.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It feels fancy enough to impress, but takes about as long as making tea.
- The lime dressing does something magical that makes each fruit taste more like itself.
- You can throw it together with whatever winter fruits are calling to you, no stress about perfection.
02 -
- The lime juice will turn apples and pears brown if you wait too long, so prep those fruits last and toss immediately.
- A microplane zester makes lime zest taste sharper and brighter than a box grater, it's worth having.
03 -
- Keep your fruit in the coldest part of the fridge before assembly, so the salad stays bright and crisp without getting soggy.
- A wooden spoon is your best friend for removing pomegranate seeds without spraying juice everywhere like you're making a mess.