Winter Citrus Fruit Salad (Printable)

Refreshing winter citrus salad featuring oranges, grapefruits, pomegranate, and a honey lime dressing.

# Ingredient List:

→ Citrus Fruits

01 - 2 large oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
02 - 2 blood oranges, peeled and sliced into rounds
03 - 2 grapefruits, peeled and segmented
04 - 2 clementines or mandarins, peeled and separated into segments

→ Toppings

05 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves, torn

→ Honey Lime Dressing

07 - 2 tablespoons honey
08 - 1 lime, zested and juiced
09 - 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
10 - Pinch of salt

# How to Make:

01 - Peel and slice all citrus fruits as directed, removing as much pith as possible for a clean appearance.
02 - Layer the citrus slices and segments on a large platter, overlapping slightly for an attractive presentation.
03 - Evenly sprinkle pomegranate seeds and torn mint leaves over the citrus base.
04 - Combine honey, lime zest, lime juice, olive oil, and salt in a small bowl; whisk until smooth.
05 - Drizzle the honey lime dressing evenly over the arranged fruit just before serving.
06 - Serve immediately or chill up to 1 hour to allow flavors to blend.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes but tastes like you fussed over it all afternoon.
  • The combination of sweet, tart, and bitter citrus feels naturally balanced—no heavy cream or complicated technique required.
  • It's the kind of salad that actually gets better as it sits, so you can make it ahead for company.
02 -
  • Don't peel your citrus too early or the cut edges will oxidize and turn brown—do it within an hour of serving if you want it to look pristine.
  • The dressing is the thing that transforms a fruit plate into an actual recipe; don't skip whisking it together properly or the honey will just sit on top being sweet and one-note.
03 -
  • A microplane zester makes lime zest actually pleasant to make, and the flavor it brings is noticeably fresher than using a box grater.
  • If your honey is crystallized or stiff, warm it gently for thirty seconds before whisking—warm honey incorporates into the dressing so much more smoothly.

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