Winter Fruit Salad with Mint (Printable)
Seasonal winter fruits with fresh mint and citrus dressing for a refreshing, vibrant dish.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh 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
→ Citrus 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
→ Garnish
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.
03 - Pour dressing over the fruit mixture. Gently toss to coat evenly without damaging delicate segments.
04 - Sprinkle chopped mint leaves over salad. Lightly toss to distribute.
05 - Serve immediately for maximum freshness, or refrigerate up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It wakes up your winter table with colors you forgot existed in nature
- The mint cuts through all that winter sweetness like a breath of fresh air
02 -
- Citrus segments release more liquid if you cut them ahead of time, so dress just before serving
- The mint oxidizes quickly, so add it last and right before you eat
03 -
- Room temperature fruit has more flavor than cold fruit from the refrigerator
- A microplane makes quick work of zest if you want to brighten the dressing further