Winter Fruit Salad with Mint (Printable Version)
Seasonal winter fruits tossed with fresh mint and citrus dressing for a bright, refreshing dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 apple, cored and diced
06 - 1 pear, cored and diced
→ Dressing
07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Pinch of salt
→ Herbs
11 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped
# Directions:
01 - Peel and segment the oranges and grapefruit, extract pomegranate seeds, peel and slice kiwis, and core and dice the apple and pear. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, extra virgin olive oil, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
03 - Pour the citrus dressing evenly over the prepared fruits. Gently toss everything together to coat all pieces without mashing delicate fruits.
04 - Sprinkle the finely chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad. Lightly toss once more to distribute the mint throughout.
05 - Serve the salad immediately for the freshest texture, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld together.
# Top Tips:
01 -
- It brings a burst of sunshine to the coldest months with hardly any effort.
- The combination of tart and sweet flavors wakes up your palate better than any heavy dessert.
02 -
- Do not add the dressing until you are ready to serve or the fruit will start to macerate and get soggy.
- Cutting the apple and pear last helps prevent them from oxidizing and turning brown before the salad hits the table.
03 -
- Use a microplane to zest a little lemon peel into the dressing for an extra aromatic boost.
- Chill your serving bowls in the freezer for ten minutes to keep the fruit crisp.