Winter Fruit Salad Honey Lime (Print Version)
A colorful salad featuring seasonal fruits and a zesty honey lime dressing to brighten any meal.
# What You Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
03 - 1 medium pear, cored and diced
04 - 1 pomegranate, arils only
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
→ Honey Lime Dressing
07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios or walnuts (optional)
# How-To:
01 - Peel and segment oranges, core and dice apples and pear, extract pomegranate arils, halve grapes, and peel and slice kiwi. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, fresh lime juice, and lime zest until fully combined. Stir in chopped mint if using.
03 - Pour honey lime dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly without damaging delicate fruits.
04 - Transfer salad to serving dish and sprinkle with chopped pistachios or walnuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The honey lime dressing turns ordinary fruit into something that feels restaurant fancy but takes literally minutes to throw together
- It is the perfect make ahead dish for brunch since the flavors actually get better after a short chill in the fridge
02 -
- I learned the hard way that apples and pears brown quickly so always toss them with a little of the lime dressing before adding the other fruits
- The salad is best served within a couple of hours because the kiwi starts to break down and make everything slightly mushy if it sits too long
03 -
- A microplane is your best friend for getting that fine lime zest without any bitter white pith
- Letting the dressed fruit sit for about 15 minutes before serving lets the flavors meld together beautifully