Winter Fruit Salad Citrus (Print View)
A bright mix of citrus, apples, pomegranate, and fresh mint for a refreshing winter dish.
# What You'll 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 g)
06 - 1 small banana, sliced (optional)
07 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved (75 g)
→ Dressing
08 - 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
09 - 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup (use 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 (optional, 30 g)
# Method:
01 - In a large bowl, mix orange segments, grapefruit segments, diced apples, diced pear, pomegranate seeds, banana slices if using, and halved grapes.
02 - Whisk 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 toss gently to coat all pieces evenly.
04 - Transfer the fruit salad to a serving bowl or platter. Garnish with chopped mint and toasted nuts if desired. Serve immediately or refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
# Insider Tips:
01 -
- It takes 20 minutes and requires zero cooking, so even on exhausting days you can make something that tastes intentional.
- The citrus and cinnamon combo makes your whole kitchen smell like a warm hug, even when it's freezing outside.
- Pomegranate seeds burst with juice and crunch—they're the tiny celebration every bite needs.
02 -
- Don't cut your apples more than 15 minutes before serving unless you want them to brown and look sad—lemon juice in the dressing helps, but timing matters.
- The banana is optional for a reason; it gets mushy and brown within an hour, so only add it if you're eating immediately.
03 -
- Segment your citrus over a bowl to catch the juice, then add that juice to your dressing—it's liquid gold and too good to waste.
- Cinnamon is the secret that makes people wonder what you did; don't be shy with it, but don't let it overpower either.