Winter Fruit Salad Lime (Printable)

A refreshing blend of pomegranate, citrus, and lime with a hint of honey and fresh mint.

# What's Needed:

→ Fruit

01 - 1 large pomegranate, seeds removed
02 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and sliced
04 - 1 large apple, cored and diced
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (optional)

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
08 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
09 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Seed the pomegranate, segment the oranges, peel and slice the kiwis, dice the apple and pear, and halve the grapes if using.
02 - Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
03 - Whisk together lime juice, honey or maple syrup, and lime zest in a small bowl until well blended.
04 - Pour the dressing over the fruit and gently toss to coat evenly.
05 - Transfer the mixture to a serving bowl or platter.
06 - Sprinkle finely chopped fresh mint leaves over the salad before serving.

# Tips for Success:

01 -
  • It takes twenty minutes from counter to table, which means you can actually pull this together on a weeknight without stress.
  • Every spoonful feels intentional, a mix of textures and flavors that surprises you rather than becoming boring halfway through.
  • The lime-honey dressing is so simple it almost feels like cheating, yet it's somehow the thing people ask you to make again.
02 -
  • Don't make this more than two hours ahead or the fruits start breaking down and the whole thing becomes soupy—timing matters more than you'd think.
  • That pomegranate moment when you're pulling out seeds? The juice on your fingers is proof that you're using the real thing, and that's worth the mess.
03 -
  • Let your lime sit on the counter for five minutes before juicing it—room temperature limes yield more juice than cold ones, a small thing that makes a real difference.
  • If you're using maple syrup instead of honey, warm it very slightly so it whisks into the lime juice instead of sitting in lumps at the bottom.

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