Winter Fruit Salad with Citrus Honey Dressing
Bursting with color and flavor, this Winter Fruit Salad combines juicy clementines, crisp apples, ripe pears, sweet kiwi, and ruby-red pomegranate seeds—all tossed in a refreshing lemon-lime honey dressing. It’s the perfect bright side dish for holiday gatherings or a fresh start to your day.
Ingredients
Winter Fruit Salad Ingredients:
- 1 lb 5 count Clementine oranges peeled and separated into segments
- 2 pears cored and sliced
- 2 apples cored and sliced
- 1 large pomegranate to get 1 to 1 1/2 cups arils or seeds
- 4 kiwis peeled and sliced
Lemon Lime Syrup:
- 3 Tbsp honey
- 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice from 1 medium lime
- 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice from 1 medium lemon
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all prepared fruit – 5 segmented clementines, 2 sliced pears, 2 sliced apples, pomegranate seeds, and 4 sliced kiwis.
- In a measuring cup, combine 3 Tbsp honey, 2 Tbsp lemon juice, and 2 Tbsp lime juice, until honey is dissolved.
- If honey is not dissolving easily, warm for 10 seconds in the microwave.
- Drizzle dressing over salad and toss gently to combine.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://mischacrossing.com/winter-fruit-salad-with-citrus-honey-dressing/
Notes
- For best texture, wait to add the dressing until just before serving.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if desired.
- Try adding mint leaves or chopped nuts (like pistachios) for extra flair.
- Use a mix of red and green apples for more color contrast.