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winter fruit salad

Classic Winter Fruit Salad

Delicious Classic Winter Fruit Salad recipe with step-by-step instructions.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

For the fruit bowl
  • 1.2 lbs clementines (peeled and separated into segments)
  • 2 pears
  • 2 apples (cored and chopped into 1/2-inch pieces)
  • 1.25 cups pomegranate seeds
  • 4 kiwis
  • 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves (finely chopped)
For the dressing
  • 3.5 tbsp honey (I recommend Nate's 100% Pure Honey)
  • 2.5 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed for best acidity)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Peel and separate the clementines into individual segments, setting them aside. Core and chop the apples into 1/2-inch pieces, then peel, core, and chop the pears into similar-sized pieces—I like to do the apples and pears last and toss them gently with a bit of the lime juice to prevent browning. Peel the kiwis and slice them into rounds or half-moons. Finally, finely chop the fresh mint leaves and set all prepared ingredients nearby.
  2. In a small cup or bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lemon juice until well combined and the honey is fully dissolved. If the honey is very thick or the dressing feels too viscous, warm it in the microwave for about 10 seconds to loosen it slightly—this helps the dressing coat the fruit more evenly and allows the flavors to meld better.
  3. Combine the prepared clementines, pears, apples, pomegranate seeds, and kiwis in a large bowl. Pour the warm dressing from Step 2 over the fruit and gently stir to coat everything evenly, being careful not to crush the delicate fruit. I prefer to toss just before serving rather than letting it sit too long, so the fruit stays fresh and doesn't become overly soft.
  4. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or individual plates. Sprinkle the chopped mint from Step 1 over the top just before serving for the brightest color and freshest flavor.