Winter Fruit Salad with Mint (Print)

A refreshing blend of winter citrus and fruits with fresh mint and zesty citrus dressing.

# What You Need:

→ Fruits

01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
04 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
05 - 1 apple, cored and diced
06 - 1 pear, cored and diced

→ Dressing

07 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
08 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
09 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
10 - Pinch of salt

→ Herbs

11 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, finely chopped

# How to Make:

01 - Peel and segment oranges and grapefruit, remove pomegranate seeds, peel and slice kiwis, core and dice apple and pear. Place all prepared fruits in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and salt until well combined.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat evenly without damaging delicate pieces.
04 - Sprinkle chopped mint leaves over the salad and toss lightly to incorporate.
05 - Serve immediately for fresh flavor, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of tart grapefruit and sweet oranges wakes up your tastebuds like nothing else when you're stuck in a winter rut
  • It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish, perfect for those nights when you want something fresh but have zero energy for cooking
  • The pomegranate seeds add these little explosions of sweetness that make every bite feel like a discovery
02 -
  • The flavors actually improve after sitting for an hour in the refrigerator, giving the fruits time to get acquainted
  • Mint oxidizes faster than you'd expect, so chop and add it right before serving rather than the night before
  • If you're making this ahead, wait to add the kiwi until the last hour since it can get mushy and make everything else slightly slimy
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife to segment your citrus, a dull knife will crush the segments and release too much bitter pith flavor
  • Room temperature fruit has more flavor and produces more juice than cold fruit, so let everything sit out for about thirty minutes before prep

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