Description
This Easy Winter Fresh Fruit Salad is a refreshing and vibrant mix of seasonal fruits, including oranges, apples, pears, and kiwi, dressed with a tangy honey-lime dressing. Perfect for breakfast, a light side dish, or a healthy dessert, it’s both quick to prepare and packed with fresh flavors.
Ingredients
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For the Salad:
- 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- 2 pears, cored and chopped
- 1 pomegranate, arils removed
- 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 cup red or green grapes, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped (optional)
For the Honey-Lime Dressing:
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare the Fruit: In a large bowl, combine the segmented oranges, chopped apples, pears, pomegranate arils, kiwi slices, and halved grapes. If using, gently fold in the fresh mint leaves.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until well combined.
- Toss the Salad: Drizzle the honey-lime dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat all the fruit evenly.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill for about 20 minutes to let the flavors meld. This salad is great for breakfast, as a side dish, or a healthy dessert.
Notes
- Fruit Options: Feel free to substitute or add other winter fruits like grapefruit or tangerines.
- Sweetener Alternatives: Maple syrup or agave nectar can be used instead of honey.
- Herbs: Fresh mint adds a nice touch, but you can omit it if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg