Holiday Fruit Citrus Mint (Printable)

Seasonal fruits blend with zesty citrus mint for a delicious, refreshing treat perfect for celebrations.

# What you'll need:

→ Fresh Fruits

01 - 1 cup pineapple, peeled and cubed
02 - 1 cup strawberries, hulled and halved
03 - 1 cup green grapes, halved
04 - 1 cup red grapes, halved
05 - 2 kiwis, peeled and sliced
06 - 2 clementines or mandarins, segmented
07 - 1 pomegranate, seeds only

→ Citrus Mint Dressing

08 - 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
10 - 2 teaspoons honey or maple syrup
11 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
12 - 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
13 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - Wash, peel, and cut all fruit as listed. Combine prepared pineapple, strawberries, green and red grapes, kiwis, clementines, and pomegranate seeds in a large mixing bowl.
02 - In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, honey or maple syrup, chopped mint leaves, lime zest, and a pinch of salt until the mixture is well blended.
03 - Pour the citrus mint dressing over the mixed fruits. Gently toss to evenly coat all pieces.
04 - Refrigerate the tossed fruit for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
05 - Serve chilled, garnished with additional mint leaves as desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to make with no cooking required
  • Naturally gluten free dairy free and vegetarian
  • Flexible for different seasons or fruits on hand
02 -
  • Packed with vitamin C and antioxidants
  • Light and hydrating makes a great palate cleanser
  • No major allergens unless you garnish with nuts
03 -
  • Chop all your fruit into similar bite sized pieces so every serving gets a bit of everything
  • If your pomegranate is very juicy drain some of the juice after removing seeds so the salad does not get watery
  • Taste your dressing before adding to the fruit and adjust the sweetness or acidity as you like
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