Winter Fruit Salad Mint Lime (Printer-friendly)
A colorful mix of winter fruits accented with fresh mint and lime for a refreshing bite.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
04 - 1 apple, cored and diced
05 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
→ Dressing
07 - Juice of 2 limes
08 - 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
→ Garnish
10 - Extra mint leaves (optional)
11 - Zest of 1 lime (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Peel, segment, core, dice, and slice all fruits as described and place into a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and chopped mint leaves until combined.
03 - Pour dressing over the prepared fruit and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Transfer mixture to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with extra mint leaves and lime zest if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like you spent hours on it, but your hands stay clean and it takes just 15 minutes.
- The lime and mint combination wakes up every fruit without overpowering them.
- It's naturally vegan and requires zero cooking—perfect for days when your kitchen feels too warm already.
02 -
- Don't peel and cut your fruit more than a couple hours ahead—apples brown and everything starts to weep juice, turning the whole salad soggy.
- The pomegranate arils are delicate; if you're not careful extracting them, you'll end up with bitter white pith all through the bowl and juice staining your hands.
03 -
- Make your dressing first and let it sit while you prep fruit—the flavors meld together and taste more integrated.
- A microplane zester transforms the lime zest into something ethereal; a vegetable peeler creates strips that catch the light and look intentional on the plate.