Winter Fruit Salad Orange
A bright and refreshing winter fruit salad with seasonal citrus, sweet berries, and a zesty orange dressing. Perfect as a light dessert or healthy side dish with fresh mint for flavor.
Equipment
- 1 large bowl (for mixing fruit)
- 1 small bowl (for dressing)
- 1 whisk (for dressing)
Ingredients
- 2 large oranges peeled and segmented
- 1 cup strawberries hulled and halved
- 1 cup grapes halved
- 1 apple cored and diced
- 1 –2 kiwis peeled and sliced
- ½ cup pomegranate seeds optional
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
- Juice of 1 orange about ¼ to ⅓ cup
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch of cinnamon or ginger optional
Instructions
- Wash and prepare all fruit: segment oranges, halve grapes, hull strawberries, dice apple, and slice kiwis.
- Place all prepared fruit in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, honey or maple syrup, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or ginger to the dressing if desired and whisk to combine.
- Pour the citrus dressing over the fruit and gently toss to combine.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh mint over the salad before serving.
Notes
- Add pears or mandarins for variety.
- Adjust honey to taste for desired sweetness.
- Include toasted nuts or chia seeds for texture and nutrition.
- Serve chilled for best flavor, great with grilled meats or yogurt.