Winter Fruit Salad with Citrus (Print Version)
Vibrant winter fruits tossed with zesty citrus dressing. Refreshing, light, and perfect for brunch or dessert.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 clementines, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only
05 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
06 - 1 apple, cored and diced
07 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
→ Citrus Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
10 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, finely sliced
13 - Zest of 1 orange
# How to Prepare:
01 - Segment oranges and clementines by removing peel and white pith. Peel grapefruit and separate segments. Extract pomegranate seeds. Core pear and apple, then dice into bite-sized pieces. Halve red grapes. Place all prepared fruit in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together fresh lemon juice, fresh orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and ground ginger until fully incorporated and emulsified.
03 - Pour citrus dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss using a folding motion to coat all pieces evenly while maintaining fruit integrity.
04 - Transfer dressed fruit to a serving bowl or distribute among individual serving dishes.
05 - Top with finely sliced fresh mint leaves and orange zest immediately before serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The combination of sweet and tart fruits creates this perfect balance that wakes up your taste buds even on the coldest morning.
- You can prepare it ahead for gatherings and the citrus actually gets better as it marinates in its own juices.
02 -
- Segmenting citrus over your mixing bowl catches all the precious juices that would otherwise be lost on your cutting board.
- The salad tastes even better after about 30 minutes in the fridge, giving the honey and citrus juices time to marry with the fruits.
03 -
- Use a serrated knife for citrus segmenting, it grips the fruit skin better and makes clean cuts without squishing the delicate segments.
- Warming your citrus in hot water for 30 seconds before juicing will yield significantly more juice with less effort.