Winter Fruit Salad Citrus (Printable)

Vibrant winter fruits tossed in zesty citrus dressing. A refreshing, healthy bowl.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
03 - 1 large pomegranate, arils only
04 - 1 pear, cored and diced
05 - 1 apple, cored and diced
06 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1/4 cup dried cranberries, unsweetened if possible

→ Citrus Dressing

08 - Juice of 1 orange
09 - Juice of 1 lemon
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
12 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Peel, segment, slice, core, and dice all fruits as specified and place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, grated ginger, and chopped mint if using in a small bowl.
03 - Pour the citrus dressing over the prepared fruit.
04 - Gently toss the fruit and dressing to coat evenly.
05 - Let the salad rest for 5 to 10 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
06 - Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It takes 20 minutes and tastes like you spent an hour perfecting it.
  • The flavors actually improve as it sits, so you can make it ahead without stress.
  • It brightens up even the dreariest winter table without feeling precious or fussy.
02 -
  • Prep everything with the dressing ingredients ready to go—fruit oxidizes fast once cut, and having the lemon and orange juice waiting means you can dress it almost immediately.
  • Don't make this more than a few hours ahead or the fruit will start breaking down and turn everything mushy, though 30 minutes to 2 hours is actually ideal.
03 -
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for the ginger so you get the flavor without chewy pieces, and grate it fresh right when you need it.
  • If you can't find fresh mint, don't stress—the salad is complete without it, but if you have dried mint on hand, use half the amount.

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