Description
Delightful winter fruit salad blends seasonal citrus and pomegranate seeds with a honey-mint dressing. Crisp and refreshing flavors combine to create a light, elegant dessert that satisfies your craving for bright, healthy winter produce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml/16 oz) pomegranate arils (seeds)
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup (237 ml/8 oz) red grapes, halved
- 1 apple, diced
- 1 pear, diced
- ½ cup (118 ml/4 oz) dried cranberries
- 2 tbsps (30 ml/1 fl oz) honey (or maple syrup for vegan)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) fresh orange juice
- 1 tbsp (15 ml/0.5 fl oz) fresh lemon juice
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Fruit Preparation: Peel oranges and tangerines into segments, cube apples and pears into consistent shapes, slice kiwi into thin rounds, extract pomegranate seeds, and finely chop cranberries to ensure even texture and distribution throughout the salad.
- Fruit Composition: Gently combine all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl, using delicate folding techniques to prevent bruising and maintain the integrity of each fruit piece while creating a visually appealing mixture.
- Dressing Creation: Whisk honey, lime juice, orange juice, and ground cinnamon in a separate bowl, carefully balancing the flavor profile to complement the fruit medley’s natural sweetness and tartness.
- Final Assembly: Drizzle the prepared dressing over the fruit mixture moments before serving, ensuring a light, even coating that enhances without overwhelming the fresh ingredients.
- Garnish and Serving: Sprinkle freshly chopped mint leaves across the salad for an aromatic finish, then chill briefly or serve immediately to preserve the crisp, vibrant flavors and textural contrast of the winter fruit medley.
Notes
- Prevent Fruit Browning: Toss apple and pear pieces with lemon juice to prevent oxidation and maintain fresh, vibrant color.
- Balance Texture Carefully: Cut fruits into consistent sizes for uniform texture and ensure no single piece overwhelms the salad’s delicate composition.
- Customize Sweetness Levels: Adjust honey quantity based on fruit ripeness and personal preference, tasting dressing before final mixing.
- Enhance Nutritional Profile: Optional protein boost by sprinkling toasted almonds or chia seeds for added crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 112
- Sugar: 19 g
- Sodium: 1 mg
- Fat: 0.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg