Winter Fruit Honey Lime (Printable Version)

A vibrant mix of seasonal fruits combined with a honey lime dressing for a fresh winter boost.

# What You Need:

→ Fruit

01 - 2 whole oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
03 - 1 large pear, cored and diced
04 - Seeds of 1 pomegranate
05 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
06 - ½ cup dried cranberries

→ Dressing

07 - 3 tablespoons honey
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (approximately 1 lime)
09 - 1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the oranges, apples, pear, pomegranate seeds, grapes, and dried cranberries into a large mixing bowl and gently combine.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, lime juice, and lime zest until the mixture is smooth and homogenous.
03 - Pour the honey-lime dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped fresh mint leaves over the dressed fruit, if desired.
05 - Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld and serve chilled for optimal taste.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It's ready in 15 minutes, yet feels like something you labored over all day
  • The honey-lime dressing is so perfectly balanced that people always ask what your secret is
  • It transforms those slightly tired apples and pears sitting in your fruit bowl into something that tastes like celebration
  • Winter fruit becomes exciting again instead of predictable
02 -
  • If you add the apples too early, they will oxidize and turn brown no matter how much lemon juice you use. Cut them last, just before serving, or toss them with a squeeze of lime juice immediately after cutting.
  • The pomegranate seeds are worth the extra effort. I used to skip them thinking they were decorative, but they're actually flavor—tart, seedy, essential.
  • Don't refrigerate longer than two hours or the salad becomes waterlogged and the apples turn mushy. It's best eaten fresh, or made in stages if you're preparing ahead.
03 -
  • Save the citrus peels and pomegranate white pith—they make extraordinary tea, and winter is when you need it most
  • If you're making this ahead, keep the fruit and dressing separate until the very last moment. Mix them right before serving or just before guests arrive for the best texture and brightness

Go Back