Winter Fruit Citrus Salad (Printable Version)
A refreshing mix of juicy citrus, apples, pomegranate, and a zesty dressing for bright flavor.
# What You Need:
→ Fruit
01 - 2 medium oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 1 large grapefruit, peeled and segmented
03 - 2 medium apples, cored and diced
04 - 1 ripe pear, cored and diced
05 - 1 cup pomegranate seeds
06 - 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
07 - ½ cup red grapes, halved
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
10 - ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
11 - 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, chopped
13 - ¼ cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large bowl, mix the orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced apples, diced pear, pomegranate seeds, banana slices if using, and halved grapes.
02 - Whisk together the lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and orange zest in a small bowl until thoroughly blended.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Transfer the dressed fruit to a serving platter or bowl.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped mint and toasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in twenty minutes, no cooking required, which means you can make it while your coffee's still hot.
- The cinnamon-kissed citrus dressing lifts each fruit without drowning it, and somehow tastes even better than the individual pieces.
- It actually gets better the longer it sits in the fridge, making it perfect for meal prep or bringing to a potluck.
02 -
- Don't peel your fruit and walk away; the acid in the citrus juice prevents the apples and pears from browning, so getting them in that bowl quickly matters.
- The cinnamon might seem like an unusual choice for fruit, but taste it alone first and you'll understand why it's the thing that makes someone ask for the recipe.
03 -
- Make the dressing in a mason jar and shake it up if you're bringing this somewhere; it's easier to transport than a wet salad.
- If you're not serving this right away, keep the dressed fruit separate from the nuts and mint in the fridge, and combine everything just before you plate it.