Winter Fruit Salad Mix (Printable version)

Seasonal winter fruits tossed in a honey-citrus dressing with mint and nuts for a refreshing treat.

# What you need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 oranges, peeled and sliced
02 - 2 apples, cored and diced
03 - 1 ripe pear, diced
04 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - Juice of 1 lemon
09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Garnish (optional)

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

# How To:

01 - Wash, peel, core, and slice or dice all fruits as specified, then place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruits and gently toss to coat them evenly.
04 - Transfer the fruit mixture to a serving platter or bowl.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh mint and nuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It uses what winter actually gives you instead of fighting the season with imported berries.
  • The honey-cinnamon dressing tastes like effort but takes thirty seconds to whisk.
  • You can double it without thinking and it keeps beautifully in the fridge for tomorrow.
02 -
  • If you skip the lemon juice the apples and pears will turn brown within twenty minutes.
  • Overdressing drowns the fruit, you want just enough to coat without pooling at the bottom.
  • Letting it sit too long makes the apples weep and the texture goes soft, so assemble close to serving time.
03 -
  • Use a serrated peeler on the kiwi and oranges to avoid wasting fruit or cutting too deep.
  • If the pomegranate seeds taste too tart, toss them with a tiny pinch of sugar before adding them in.
  • Toast the nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for two minutes, shaking the pan constantly so they dont burn.

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