Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger-Mint Honey Glaze

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Winter Fruit Salad with Ginger-Mint Honey Glaze

This Winter Fruit Salad is crisp, sweet, and full of vibrant flavors thanks to juicy citrus, ripe pears, kiwi, and pomegranate arils. A bright ginger-mint honey glaze ties everything together for a refreshing side that feels both cozy and celebratory. It’s the perfect pop of color for weeknight dinners, brunch tables, and holiday gatherings.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Servings servings

Calories 111 kcal

Ingredients

2 large pears or apples cored and chopped
2 persimmons cored and chopped
2-3 peeled mandarin oranges depending on size; or 2 cans mandarin oranges, drained well
2 cups red grapes cut in half if desired
2 ripe kiwis peeled and chopped
¾ cup pomegranate arils (or seeds)
3 tablespoons fresh chopped or torn mint optional but encouraged
¼ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 ½ tablespoons honey
¼ teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions

Add the pears or apples, persimmons, oranges, grapes, kiwis, pomegranate arils, and mint to a large mixing bowl.
In a small mixing bowl, whisk the orange juice, lime juice, honey, and ginger together until combined.
Pour the dressing over the fruit. Gently toss until well combined. Enjoy immediately or chill for a few hours before serving to let the flavors marinate.

Notes

Recipe Pro-Tips

Storage directions. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. They do not freeze well.
Use ripe-but-firm fruit for the best texture. Soft or overripe fruit can break down as the salad sits, while firmer pears, kiwis, and persimmons keep their shape and create that perfect crisp–juicy bite.
Drain canned mandarins very well. Excess liquid can water down the dressing and mute the bright citrus flavor — a quick drain keeps the glaze light and vibrant.
Cut the fruit into similar-sized pieces. This ensures every spoonful has a balanced mix of flavors and textures, from juicy citrus to crunchy pomegranate arils.
Chill the salad if you have time. Even 30 minutes in the refrigerator lets the ginger–mint honey dressing soak in, making the flavors pop.

Nutrition

Calories: 111kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 1gFat: 0.4gSaturated Fat: 0.05gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 272mgFiber: 3gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg

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