Winter Fruit Salad with Citrus (Print View)
A vibrant winter fruit medley with zesty citrus dressing. Perfect as a light dessert or brunch side. Easy to prepare.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - 1 apple, cored and diced
07 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
→ Citrus Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
13 - Zest of 1 orange
# Step-by-Step Directions:
01 - Peel and segment oranges and clementines. Peel and segment grapefruit. Extract pomegranate seeds. Core and dice pear and apple. Halve red grapes. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and ground ginger until well combined.
03 - Drizzle the citrus dressing over the fruits and gently toss to coat evenly, ensuring all pieces are moistened.
04 - Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes. Sprinkle with fresh mint and orange zest immediately before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast of sweet and tart fruits creates this incredible symphony of flavors that wakes up your taste buds when everything outside feels dormant.
- You can throw this together in minutes but people will think you spent hours crafting it, especially with that gorgeous finishing touch of mint and orange zest.
02 -
- Preparing the salad at least 30 minutes before serving allows the flavors to meld while still maintaining the distinct texture of each fruit.
- If you substitute maple syrup for honey, use a touch less as it can overpower the delicate fruit flavors if used in equal measure.
03 -
- Segment citrus fruits over a bowl to catch all the precious juices, then add this collected nectar to your dressing for intensified flavor.
- For gatherings, serve in a glass bowl rather than ceramic to showcase the beautiful layers of color that make this salad so appealing.