Winter Fruit Salad Citrus Dressing (Printable Version)
Vibrant, refreshing blend of winter fruits with a zesty citrus dressing. A bright and healthy addition for colder days.
# What You'll Need:
→ Fresh Fruits
01 - 2 large navel oranges, peeled and segmented
02 - 2 ripe kiwis, peeled and thinly sliced
03 - 1 large pomegranate, arils carefully extracted
04 - 1 crisp pear, cored and uniformly diced
05 - 1 Granny Smith apple, cored and uniformly diced
06 - 1/2 cup red grapes, halved
07 - 1/4 cup unsweetened dried cranberries
→ Citrus Dressing
08 - Juice from 1 large orange (approximately 1/4 cup)
09 - Juice from 1 medium lemon (approximately 2 tablespoons)
10 - 1 tablespoon raw honey or pure maple syrup
11 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger root
12 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Carefully segment the peeled oranges. Peel and thinly slice the kiwis. Extract the arils from the pomegranate. Core and uniformly dice the pear and apple. Halve the red grapes. Combine all prepared fresh fruits and the dried cranberries in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh orange juice, lemon juice, raw honey (or pure maple syrup, for a vegan option), and freshly grated ginger root until well combined. If desired, stir in the finely chopped fresh mint.
03 - Pour the vibrant citrus dressing evenly over the prepared fruit mixture in the large mixing bowl.
04 - Using a large spoon or spatula, gently toss the fruit salad to ensure all fruit pieces are thoroughly and evenly coated with the dressing.
05 - Allow the dressed fruit salad to rest for 5 to 10 minutes at room temperature, permitting the flavors to fully meld and intensify.
06 - Serve the Winter Fruit Salad immediately, either chilled for a refreshing sensation or at a cool room temperature, as preferred.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- This salad is like a little burst of sunshine for your palate, especially when winter feels endless.
- It's surprisingly simple to put together, yet always impresses with its fresh flavors and beautiful presentation.
02 -
- Not all winter fruits are created equal; always taste a piece of each fruit before adding it to the bowl to ensure peak ripeness and adjust your dressing's sweetness if needed.
- For the dressing, fresh ginger truly shines; avoid dried ginger as it won't give you that bright, zesty warmth.
03 -
- To get perfectly clean orange segments, cut off both ends of the orange, then stand it upright and slice down around the curve to remove the peel and pith before segmenting.
- If you don't have a microplane for ginger, finely mince it with a sharp knife and then press it through a small sieve to extract the juice and flavor, leaving the fibrous bits behind.