Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Printable)

Refreshing winter fruits in zesty honey-lime dressing ready in 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 cups pomegranate arils from 1 large pomegranate
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

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice about 1 lime
09 - 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
10 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract optional

→ Garnish

11 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

# How-To Steps:

01 - Prepare all fruit as directed and place in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Let the salad sit for 5–10 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Garnish with fresh mint before serving, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey-lime dressing transforms ordinary fruit into something that feels like a restaurant starter
  • It's the kind of dish that makes people think you put in way more effort than you actually did
  • Everything can be prepped ahead, making it perfect for brunch when you want to look effortless
02 -
  • The sitting time isn't optional—it's when the honey really penetrates the fruit and transforms the texture
  • Don't toss apples and pears in too early or they'll start to soften and lose their crunch
  • If your honey is crystallized, warm the bowl slightly in the microwave before whisking
03 -
  • Segment your oranges over the mixing bowl so you catch all those precious juices
  • Invest in a good pomegranate deseeder or use the water method—it changed my life

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