Winter Fruit Salad Mint Lime (Printable Version)

Refreshing winter fruits tossed with zesty lime and fresh mint for a vibrant seasonal dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
04 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 pear, cored and diced

→ Dressing & Garnish

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
10 - Zest of 1 lime

# Directions:

01 - Peel, segment, core, dice, slice, or halve all fruits as directed and place them into a large salad bowl.
02 - Whisk together fresh lime juice, honey or maple syrup if using, and lime zest in a small bowl until combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruits and gently toss until evenly coated.
04 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad and toss lightly to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavor before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes flat and actually tastes like you spent your morning in the kitchen.
  • The flavors keep getting better if you let it sit—the mint and lime seep into the fruit, turning it into something almost magical.
  • It's naturally vegan, gluten-free, and feels like you're doing something genuinely good for yourself.
02 -
  • Don't prep this salad more than two hours ahead or it'll start to weep and get soggy; fruits release their own liquid as time passes.
  • If you're bringing this somewhere, transport the dressing separately and dress it right before serving—this small act changes everything.
03 -
  • A microplane zester gives you the most delicate lime zest—the finer the zest, the more the flavor spreads through the salad.
  • If pomegranate season has passed, swap in ruby red grapefruit segments; the tartness is similar and the color is just as stunning.

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