Winter Fruit Honey Lime Salad (Printable)

A refreshing mix of winter fruits tossed in a tangy honey-lime dressing, ideal for light eating.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and segmented

02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced

03 - 2 ripe pears, cored and diced

04 - 1 cup pomegranate arils

05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved

06 - 1 kiwi, peeled and sliced

07 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries

08 - 3 tablespoons honey

09 - Juice and zest of 1 large lime

10 - 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped (optional)

11 - Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)

01 - Peel, segment, core, dice, slice, and halve all fruits as directed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

02 - Whisk honey, lime juice, lime zest, chopped mint (if using), and ground cinnamon (if using) in a small bowl until smooth.

03 - Pour the dressing over the prepared fruit and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.

04 - Allow the dressed fruit mixture to rest for 10 minutes to let flavors meld.

05 - Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with additional fresh mint.

01 -

It comes together in 20 minutes, no cooking required, which means you can make it while your coffee is still hot.
The honey-lime dressing is so simple you'll wonder why you've been buying bottled dressing for years.
It's naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, so it works for almost any table without special fussing.

02 -

If you prep this more than a couple of hours ahead, the apples and pears will lose their crispness and turn mealy—it's not ruined, but it's not quite as lovely.
The dressing is intentionally on the subtle side, which means you need good quality lime and honey; mediocre versions of either will make you wonder why you bothered.

03 -

Warm your honey slightly before whisking—it combines more smoothly with the lime juice and disperses more evenly through the salad.
Taste the dressing on a piece of fruit before you commit it to the whole batch; lime varies wildly, and you might want more or less depending on what you find.