Winter Fruit Salad Mix (Printable version)

Seasonal winter fruits combined with honey-citrus dressing for a fresh and healthy treat.

# Ingredient List:

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

07 - 2 tablespoons honey

08 - Juice of 1 lemon

09 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

10 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

11 - 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans

01 - Peel, core, dice, slice, and halve all the fruits as specified. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.

02 - Whisk together honey, lemon juice, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl until combined thoroughly.

03 - Pour the dressing over the fruits and toss gently to ensure even coating.

04 - Transfer the fruit mixture to a serving platter or bowl.

05 - Optionally sprinkle chopped mint and nuts on top. Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.

01 -

It takes whatever fruit you have on hand and turns it into something that feels fancy without any fuss.
The honey-citrus dressing is so simple you will wonder why you ever bought bottled anything.
It works as breakfast, dessert, or that thing you bring to a potluck when you forgot until the last minute.
Every bite tastes bright and alive, which is exactly what January needs.

02 -

Do not skip the lemon juice, it keeps the apples and pears from browning and makes everything taste brighter.
If you make this ahead, add the nuts and mint just before serving so they stay crunchy and vibrant.
Use fruit that is ripe but still firm, mushy fruit turns this into a soggy mess.

03 -

Use a serrated knife for the oranges and kiwi, it cuts through the flesh without squishing them.
If your honey is thick and stubborn, warm it for ten seconds in the microwave so it whisks smoothly into the lemon juice.
Chill your serving bowl ahead of time, it keeps the fruit crisp and refreshing even on a warm day.