Winter Fruit Honey Lime Salad (Printable)
Bright and fresh winter fruits combined with a zesty honey lime dressing for a refreshing treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 cups pomegranate arils, fresh
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 cup pear, diced
→ Honey Lime Dressing
07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 - 1 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Garnish
11 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Core and dice apples, peel and slice kiwis, peel and segment oranges, halve grapes, and dice pear. Combine all prepared fruits with pomegranate arils in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until thoroughly combined and smooth.
03 - Pour the honey lime dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss with a spatula or large spoon until all fruit pieces are evenly coated.
04 - Let salad sit for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld. Garnish with chopped mint just before serving, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It brings actual sunshine to winter when you're craving something fresh but local produce is limited
- The dressing strikes that perfect balance between tangy and sweet that makes everyone ask for seconds
02 -
- The salad starts releasing liquid pretty quickly, so don't dress it more than 10 minutes before you plan to serve it.
- Apples and pears can brown slightly, but the lime dressing keeps them looking fresh much longer than you'd expect.
03 -
- Use a glass or ceramic bowl instead of metal, which can sometimes react with the citrus and give off flavors.
- Room temperature fruit releases more flavor than cold fruit, so let everything sit out for about 20 minutes before dressing.