Winter Fruit Salad with Mint (Printer-friendly)
Seasonal winter fruits with fresh mint and citrus dressing—a vibrant, refreshing bowl ready in minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 apple, cored and diced
06 - 1 pear, cored and diced
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Herbs
11 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# How To Make It:
01 - Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit. Extract pomegranate seeds. Peel and slice kiwis. Core and dice apple and pear. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and salt until emulsified and well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the mixed fruits. Gently toss to coat evenly without damaging delicate fruit pieces.
04 - Sprinkle chopped mint leaves over the salad. Lightly toss to distribute the herb throughout.
05 - Serve immediately for optimal freshness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It tastes like sunshine captured in a bowl when winter feels endless
- The colors alone make people happy before they even take a bite
02 -
- Citrus releases liquid as it sits, so this is best served the same day it is made
- The pomegranate staining is real and permanent, so wear an apron and avoid your favorite white shirt
03 -
- Chill your bowl in the freezer for ten minutes before assembling for a restaurant style presentation
- Supremeing citrus takes practice, but even imperfect segments taste delicious