Winter Fruit Salad Mint Honey (Printable)

Vibrant winter fruits combined with fresh mint and honey for a refreshing, colorful 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 Steps:

01 - Peel, core, dice, slice, and segment all fruits as indicated, then combine in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together honey, lemon juice, and finely chopped fresh mint in a small bowl.
03 - Drizzle the dressing evenly over the prepared fruit and toss gently to coat.
04 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes like sunshine in the middle of winter when you need it most.
  • The whole thing comes together in 15 minutes—no cooking, just chopping and tossing.
  • Every bite feels indulgent but it's actually just fruit and honey, so you can eat it guilt-free.
02 -
  • If you make this more than an hour ahead without adding the mint, the herbs will turn dark and lose their brightness—add them right before serving.
  • The salad releases its own juice as it sits, which means it keeps getting better for the first 30 minutes but becomes soggy after 2 hours, so timing matters.
03 -
  • Prep your fruit early in the day, but hold the lemon juice and mint until just before serving—this prevents browning and keeps everything tasting bright.
  • Taste the honey-lemon dressing on a small piece of fruit before you commit it all; you might want an extra squeeze of lemon depending on how sweet your honey is.

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