Description

Winter Fruit Salad is a fresh and vibrant mix of seasonal fruits like apples, pears, citrus, grapes, and pomegranate, tossed in a light citrus-honey dressing. It’s a refreshing and healthy option for winter meals, perfect as a side dish, snack, or dessert.

Ingredients

2 apples (such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), chopped
2 pears (like Bartlett or Anjou), chopped
2 oranges or clementines, segmented
1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
1 cup red or green grapes, halved
2 kiwi, peeled and sliced
1 banana, sliced (optional, added before serving)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons orange juice (fresh if possible)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
Optional: chopped fresh mint for garnish

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Instructions

Wash and dry all fruit thoroughly.
Core and chop apples and pears into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and slice kiwi, halve grapes, and segment oranges or clementines.
In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, orange juice, and honey or maple syrup to create the dressing.
In a large bowl, gently combine all the prepared fruit.
Pour the dressing over the fruit and toss lightly to coat.
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and chopped mint on top.
Chill for 30 minutes before serving, if desired.

Notes

Add banana just before serving to avoid browning.Chill for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.Use fresh fruit for optimal taste and texture.Try different citrus fruits like blood orange or grapefruit for variation.Store leftovers in the fridge and consume within 2 days.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 120
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0.5g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 0mg