Winter Fruit Honey Lime Salad (Printable)
A colorful mix of oranges, apples, pears, and more with a bright honey lime dressing.
# Ingredient List:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
03 - 2 ripe pears, cored and diced
04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
07 - ½ cup dried cranberries
→ Dressing
08 - 3 tablespoons honey
09 - Juice and zest of 1 large lime
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
11 - Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
# Steps:
01 - Peel, core, dice, segment, slice, and halve the fruits as specified and transfer all to a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, fresh mint (if used), and ground cinnamon (if used) in a small bowl until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruit and gently toss to ensure even coating.
04 - Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes at room temperature to develop flavors.
05 - Chill or serve at room temperature, optionally garnished with additional fresh mint.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It's naturally sweet enough to feel like dessert but light enough to not leave you sluggish.
- The prep is genuinely simple—no cooking required, just honest fruit and a two-minute dressing.
- It bridges that weird holiday season gap when you want something festive but not heavy.
02 -
- If you make this more than a few hours ahead, the kiwi will turn the whole salad slightly gray—add it at the last possible moment if you're prepping ahead.
- Don't skip the resting time; it's what transforms this from just mixed fruit into an actual unified dish where every bite has all the flavors.
03 -
- Pat your fruit dry after you cut it so the dressing actually clings to each piece instead of sliding around on moisture.
- If you're making this ahead for a gathering, assemble everything except the kiwi and mint, then add those bright elements right before serving so they stay vibrant and feel fresh.