Winter Fruit Citrus Salad (Printable)
A bright winter fruit and citrus salad featuring oranges, apples, pomegranate, and a refreshing honey lemon dressing.
# 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 (150 grams)
06 - 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (75 grams)
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (for vegan option)
10 - 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1 tsp finely grated orange zest
→ Garnish
12 - 2 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
13 - 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped (30 grams, optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, combine orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced apples, diced pear, pomegranate seeds, banana slices if using, and halved grapes.
02 - Whisk together lemon juice, honey or maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and orange zest in a small bowl until smooth.
03 - Pour the dressing over the fruit mixture and gently toss to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer the salad to a serving bowl or platter. Sprinkle with chopped mint and toasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- It takes 20 minutes and feels like pure luxury, especially when fresh fruit is your only ingredient.
- The cinnamon-citrus dressing is so simple it surprised me the first time I tasted how complex it becomes.
- Winter fruit at its peak tastes better than you'd expect, and this salad proves it.
02 -
- Pomegranate seeds and apples oxidize fast—lemon juice is your ally here, and it works best when added early.
- Don't skip the orange zest in the dressing; it's the secret that made my sister ask for the recipe.
03 -
- Segment citrus over a bowl to catch the juice, then use that juice to refresh the dressing if it tastes too concentrated.
- Toast your own nuts in a dry skillet for two minutes—the difference between store-bought and fresh-toasted is the difference between good and unforgettable.