Winter Fruit Salad Honey Mint (Printable)

A colorful blend of winter fruits enhanced with honey and mint for a refreshing dish.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
03 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - Juice of 1/2 lemon
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel, core, slice, and dice all fruits as specified, then combine them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, and chopped fresh mint until well blended.
03 - Drizzle the dressing over the fruit mixture and toss gently to ensure even coating.
04 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to two hours to enhance flavor melding.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes and tastes like you spent far more time thinking about it.
  • The mint and honey balance each other in a way that makes the fruit taste more like itself, not sweeter.
  • It's the kind of dessert that feels indulgent but leaves you feeling light and clear-headed.
02 -
  • The lemon juice isn't just flavor—it prevents oxidation, so your apple and pear slices won't turn brown and make everything look tired.
  • If you make this more than two hours ahead, the honey will draw water out of the fruit and create a puddle that drowns everything, so timing really is part of the recipe.
03 -
  • Use a microplane to zest a little extra lemon or orange over the finished salad right before serving—that bright burst of oil on your tongue changes everything.
  • If your mint is looking tired or your salad has been sitting, add a handful of fresh greens (like baby arugula) at the last second for textural contrast and a little peppery edge that wakes everything up.

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