People often associate citrus fruits with the tropics and summertime, but citrus fruits are actually in season during the winter, too.

Cuties and Mighties (clementines and kiwis) are great wintertime citrus options because both can be used in a variety of recipes — vinaigrettes, salads and desserts, just to name a few. On top of being versatile, Cuties and Mighties are packed full of healthy nutrients.

Here are a few reasons you might want to consider incorporating Cuties and Mighties into your next snack this January:

Both are snack-sized and portable.

Cuties and Mighties are perfect for lunchboxes, purses or backpacks. To eat a Mightie, simply cut the kiwi in half, scoop out the inside with a spoon, and enjoy.

Both are excellent sources of vitamin C.

Two Cuties contain 290 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and are only 80 calories total. Two Mighties contain 230 percent of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C and contain only 90 calories total. Vitamin C helps protect our immune system and fight off the flu.

Cuties are also a good source of potassium and fiber.

Potassium helps maintain healthy fluid balance and releases energy during exercise.  Fiber helps with digestion and helps keep our heart healthy, too.

Mighties (kiwis) offer vitamins E and K (even more than avocados!).

Vitamin E is an antioxidant that helps protect our bodies from cancer-causing damage, while vitamin K plays an integral role in blood coagulation.

Enjoy kiwis in a new way with this salsa.

Mighties Salsa

Serves 14 to 16

 All you need

•1 cup peeled and cubed Mighties (about 4 kiwis)

•1 cup peeled and cubed mango (about 1½ mango)

•½ cup peeled, separated and halved Cuties (about 1 clementine)

•½ cup diced sweet red pepper

•½ cup diced onion

•1½ tbsp lemon juice

•2 tsp minced fresh mint or 1 tsp dried mint

•1 tsp honey

Chopped jalapeno peppers, optional

All you do

1. Combine Mighties, mangoes, Cuties, red pepper, onion, lemon juice, mint and honey in a large bowl.

2. Stir in jalapeño peppers, if desired.

3. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

 This information is not intended as medical advice. Please consult a medical professional for individual advice.