Description
This Winter Fruit Salad is a refreshing and vibrant mix of crisp apples, juicy pomegranate seeds, sweet pears, tangy mandarin orange segments, and luscious kiwi, all brought together with a lightly sweetened honey-lemon dressing. Perfect for a healthy snack or a light dessert, this salad is chilled for extra freshness and garnished with fresh mint leaves for a burst of aroma and color.
Ingredients
Scale
Fruits
- 2 cups of diced apples
- 1 cup of pomegranate seeds
- 1 cup of diced pears
- 1 cup of mandarin orange segments
- 1 cup of chopped kiwi
Dressing
- 1 tablespoon of honey
- 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
Garnish
- Fresh mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine the fruits: In a large bowl, add the diced apples, pomegranate seeds, diced pears, mandarin orange segments, and chopped kiwi. Mix gently to ensure all fruits are evenly distributed.
- Prepare the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and lemon juice until the honey is fully dissolved, creating a smooth, sweet-tart dressing.
- Toss the salad: Pour the honey-lemon dressing over the combined fruits and gently toss the mixture to coat all the pieces without bruising the delicate fruits.
- Chill the salad: Place the bowl of fruit salad in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and to serve it refreshingly cold.
- Garnish and serve: Before serving, sprinkle fresh mint leaves on top of the salad for an added burst of fresh flavor and a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- You can substitute honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option.
- Make sure to chill the salad well to enhance the refreshing quality of the fruit mix.
- For variety, add nuts like chopped walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Prepare the salad just before serving to avoid fruits like apples and pears browning quickly.
- Use fresh, ripe fruits for the best flavor and texture.
