Description
Brighten your holiday table with a Fresh Christmas Fruit Salad! Juicy berries, kiwi, and a zesty lime dressing make this festive dish a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- Vibrant Fruits:
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 3–4 kiwis, peeled and sliced
- 2 cups green grapes, halved
- 3–4 clementines, peeled and segmented
- Zesty Dressing:
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (from 2–3 limes)
- 2–3 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Fresh Garnish:
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped or torn
Instructions
- Prep the Strawberries and Raspberries:: Alright, first things first, get those strawberries washed and hulled. I usually slice the bigger ones into halves or quarters, but if they’re smaller, just a quick halve will do. Gently rinse your raspberries; they’re delicate, so a quick, soft wash is all they need. I’ve definitely squished a few in my time trying to be too aggressive, oops! Set these aside in a big bowl, ready for their fruit friends.
- Peel and Slice the Kiwi and Clementines:: Next up, the kiwi. Peel them carefully; I find a spoon works wonders for scooping out the flesh after slicing off the ends. Then, slice them into nice, even rounds, or halve those rounds if you want smaller pieces. For the clementines, peel them and gently separate the segments, removing any white pith you can easily get to. I always try to get as much pith off as possible, it just makes for a cleaner taste, you know?
- Wash and Halve the Green Grapes:: Time for the grapes! Give them a good rinse under cool water. I always, always halve my grapes for fruit salad. It makes them easier to eat and helps distribute that lovely grape sweetness throughout the salad. Honestly, this is where I sometimes get a bit lazy and just throw them in whole, but then I always regret it when I’m eating it later. Don’t be like me, just halve them!
- Combine All the Fruits:: Now for the fun part! Gently add your prepared kiwi, clementine segments, and halved green grapes to the bowl with the strawberries and raspberries. Look at all those vibrant colors! This is where the salad starts to really come alive. Be gentle as you combine them; we want pretty, intact fruit, not a mashed fruit situation, right? I usually use a large, soft spatula for this step.
- Whisk Together the Zesty Dressing:: In a separate small bowl, whisk together the fresh lime juice and honey (or maple syrup). Taste it! Is it tangy enough for you? Sweet enough? I always adjust it a bit here. Sometimes my limes are super tart, sometimes my honey is extra sweet, so a little tweak is usually in order. This dressing is what brings all the flavors together, so make sure it tastes just right to you.
- Dress and Garnish Your Christmas Fruit Salad:: Pour the dressing evenly over the mixed fruit. Gently toss everything together until all the fruit is lightly coated. You’ll see it start to glisten! Cover the bowl and pop it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to let those flavors mingle and chill down. Before serving, give it another gentle toss and sprinkle generously with fresh mint leaves. It smells so fresh and looks so festive, honestly!