Either way, we suggest you keep the mint because it really brightens the flavors of the fruit.

Learn how to make Christmas fruit salad.

Plus, get a few tips for the best results from our Test Kitchen pros.

Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad on plates to serve

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Ingredients

2medium(6 oz.

each)blood oranges

1Tbsp.extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2tsp.honey

1 1/2tsp.chopped fresh mint leaves

1medium(8 oz.

)green Anjou pear, cored and thinly sliced (about 1 1/2 cups)

2small(3 oz.

Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad ingredients

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Slice away peel and pith from oranges and discard.

Top with orange dressing and very gently toss to combine.

Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad peeling the oranges after zesting them

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Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad segmenting the oranges

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Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad whisking together the dressing

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Southern Living Christmas Fruit Salad mixing the salad before serving

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