Pear Bright Citrus Salad (Printable)
A fresh mix of pears, citrus segments, and mint for a light and zesty fruit dish.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Fruits
01 - 2 ripe pears, cored and thinly sliced
02 - 2 oranges, peeled and segmented
03 - 1 grapefruit, peeled and segmented
04 - 1 lemon, juiced
→ Flavorings
05 - 1 tablespoon honey or agave syrup
06 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
→ Garnish
07 - Zest of 1 orange
08 - Extra mint leaves
# How-To Steps:
01 - In a large bowl, mix the sliced pears, orange segments, and grapefruit segments.
02 - Drizzle the lemon juice and honey or agave syrup evenly over the fruit mixture.
03 - Gently toss the fruits to ensure they are uniformly coated with the dressing.
04 - Add the chopped fresh mint and lightly toss again to distribute evenly.
05 - Transfer the salad to a serving platter or individual dishes.
06 - Sprinkle with orange zest and garnish with additional mint leaves before serving. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 30 minutes for chilled flavor.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It takes 15 minutes flat, which means you can make it while thinking about something else entirely.
- The citrus and pear combination tastes like sunshine in a bowl, and somehow makes everything feel lighter.
- You'll find yourself making it again and again because it's one of those dishes that works for breakfast, lunch, or after dinner.
02 -
- Slice those pears at the very last minute or they'll turn brown and look sad, even if they taste fine—no one wants a sad-looking salad.
- The lemon juice does double duty, brightening the flavor and keeping the fruit from oxidizing, so don't skip it thinking it's optional.
03 -
- Slice your pears as close to serving time as possible, or toss them in that lemon juice immediately to keep them from browning.
- Use fruit that's ripe but still firm—overripe fruit will fall apart the moment you touch it, and underripe fruit tastes like you're chewing on something that wasn't ready to be eaten.