Winter Fruit Salad Mint (Printable Version)

Seasonal winter fruits tossed with mint and citrus dressing for a fresh, vibrant salad.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - Prepare all fruits as indicated and place them in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, olive oil, and a pinch of salt to make the dressing.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruits and gently toss to combine.
04 - Add chopped mint leaves and toss again lightly.
05 - Serve immediately or chill for up to 2 hours before serving for enhanced flavor.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms ordinary winter fruit into something that feels like a celebration on your plate
  • The citrus-mint combination wakes up your tastebuds when everything else feels heavy and slow
  • It comes together in fifteen minutes but looks like you spent way more time on it
02 -
  • Letting the dressed fruit sit for more than two hours will make everything break down into mush
  • The mint goes in last because it browns and wilts if added too early
  • Cold fruit dulls the flavors, so let it sit at room temperature for ten minutes before serving
03 -
  • Use a glass bowl to prep and serve, the colors are too beautiful to hide
  • The salad actually benefits from resting for fifteen minutes before serving, letting flavors meld
  • Mix different citrus varieties for the most interesting flavor profile

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