Winter Fruit Citrus Salad (Printable)

A refreshing blend of winter fruits paired with zesty citrus and a hint of spice for bright flavors.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 oranges
02 - 2 clementines
03 - 1 large grapefruit (pink or red)
04 - 1 pomegranate
05 - 2 kiwis
06 - 1 crisp apple (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji)
07 - 1 ripe pear

→ Dressing

08 - Juice of 1 orange
09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger (optional)

→ Garnish

13 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel oranges, clementines, and grapefruit. Slice into thin rounds or bite-sized segments, removing seeds and pith.
02 - Cut pomegranate in half and gently tap out the seeds (arils).
03 - Peel and slice kiwis. Core and dice apple and pear.
04 - In a large bowl, mix all prepared fruit together.
05 - Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and grated ginger if using.
06 - Pour dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to coat evenly.
07 - Sprinkle chopped fresh mint over the salad.
08 - Allow salad to sit for 5 to 10 minutes to meld flavors before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It tastes like winter sunshine, the kind that makes you forget how cold it actually is outside.
  • Takes barely 15 minutes but looks like you spent serious time in the kitchen.
  • Works as a side dish, a light dessert, or even something to grab straight from the fridge when you need an honest moment of sweetness.
02 -
  • Prep the apple and pear last and coat them immediately with the lemon-citrus dressing or they'll brown and look like something went wrong.
  • Don't make this more than a few hours ahead if you're serving it at a gathering, the fruit starts releasing water and the whole thing gets soggy, save the fresh crunch by assembling closer to serving time.
03 -
  • If your pomegranate feels heavy and hard when you first pick it up, soak it in water for 10 minutes before cutting it, the seeds come out easier and you make less of a mess.
  • That little tingle of fresh ginger is non-negotiable, it's the difference between a nice salad and one people ask you to make again.

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